ETSI EN 300 086: Harmonised European Standard

ETSI EN 300 086 V2.1.
2 (2016-08)
HARMONISED EUROPEAN STANDARD
Land Mobile Service;

Radio equipment with an internal or external RF
connector intended primarily for analogue speech;
Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements
of article 3.2 of the Directive 2014/53/EU
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Reference
REN/ERM-TGDMR-351
Keywords
analogue, antenna, harmonised standard, mobile,
PMR, radio, speech
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights ................................................................................................................................7
Foreword.............................................................................................................................................................7
Modal verbs terminology....................................................................................................................................7
1 Scope ........................................................................................................................................................8
2 References ................................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Normative references ......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Informative references ........................................................................................................................................ 9
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations ...................................................................................................9
3.1 Definitions .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
3.3 Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................................... 11
4 General and operational requirements ....................................................................................................11
4.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1.1 Environmental profile ................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1.2 Choice of model for testing ........................................................................................................................ 12
4.1.3 Auxiliary test equipment ............................................................................................................................. 12
4.2 Mechanical and electrical design...................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.1 General........................................................................................................................................................ 12
4.2.2 Controls ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.3 Transmitter shut-off facility ........................................................................................................................ 12
5 Test conditions, power sources and ambient temperatures ....................................................................12
5.1 Normal and extreme test conditions ................................................................................................................. 12
5.2 Test power source ............................................................................................................................................. 13
5.3 Normal test conditions...................................................................................................................................... 13
5.3.1 Normal temperature and humidity .............................................................................................................. 13
5.3.2 Normal test power source ........................................................................................................................... 13
5.3.2.1 Mains voltage ........................................................................................................................................ 13
5.3.2.2 Regulated lead-acid battery power sources used on vehicles ................................................................ 13
5.3.2.3 Other power sources .............................................................................................................................. 13
5.4 Extreme test conditions .................................................................................................................................... 14
5.4.1 Extreme temperatures ................................................................................................................................. 14
5.4.2 Extreme test source voltages ....................................................................................................................... 14
5.4.2.1 Mains voltage ........................................................................................................................................ 14
5.4.2.2 Regulated lead-acid battery power sources used on vehicles ................................................................ 14
5.4.2.3 Power sources using other types of batteries......................................................................................... 14
5.4.2.4 Other power sources .............................................................................................................................. 14
5.5 Procedure for tests at extreme temperatures ..................................................................................................... 15
5.5.0 Thermal balance.......................................................................................................................................... 15
5.5.1 Procedure for equipment designed for continuous transmission................................................................. 15
5.5.2 Procedure for equipment designed for intermittent transmission ............................................................... 15
5.5.3 Testing of equipment that does not have an external 50 Ω RF connector (integral antenna
equipment) .................................................................................................................................................. 15
6 General conditions of measurement .......................................................................................................16
6.1 Arrangements for test signals applied to the receiver input.............................................................................. 16
6.2 Receiver mute or squelch facility ..................................................................................................................... 16
6.3 Artificial antenna .............................................................................................................................................. 16
6.4 Test sites and general arrangements for radiated measurements ...................................................................... 16
6.5 Arrangement for test signals at the input of the transmitter ............................................................................. 16
6.6 Receiver rated audio output power ................................................................................................................... 16
6.7 Tests of equipment with a duplex filter ............................................................................................................ 16
7 Technical characteristics of the transmitter ............................................................................................17
7.1 Frequency error ................................................................................................................................................ 17
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7.1.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 17

7.1.2 Method of measurement ............................................................................................................................. 17
7.1.3 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
7.2 Transmitter power (conducted) ........................................................................................................................ 18
7.2.1 Definitions .................................................................................................................................................. 18
7.2.3 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
7.3 Maximum effective radiated power .................................................................................................................. 18
7.3.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 18
7.3.2 Methods of measurement ............................................................................................................................ 19
7.3.3 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
7.4 Frequency deviation ......................................................................................................................................... 22
7.4.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.4.2.1 Maximum permissible frequency deviation .......................................................................................... 22
7.4.2.2 Response of the transmitter to modulation frequencies above 3 kHz ................................................... 22
7.4.3 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.4.3.1 Maximum permissible frequency deviation .......................................................................................... 22
7.4.3.2 Response of the transmitter to modulation frequencies above 3 kHz ................................................... 23
7.5 Adjacent and alternate channel power .............................................................................................................. 23
7.5.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 23
7.5.3 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
7.6 Unwanted emissions in the spurious domain.................................................................................................... 25
7.6.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 25
7.6.2 Method of measuring the power level ........................................................................................................ 26
7.6.3 Method of measuring the effective radiated power..................................................................................... 27
7.6.4 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
7.7 Intermodulation attenuation.............................................................................................................................. 30
7.7.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 30
7.7.3 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
8 Technical characteristics of the receiver ................................................................................................32
8.1 Maximum usable sensitivity (conducted) ......................................................................................................... 32
8.1.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 32
8.1.3 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
8.2 Maximum usable sensitivity (field strength) .................................................................................................... 33
8.2.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 33
8.2.3 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 34
8.3 Co-channel rejection......................................................................................................................................... 34
8.3.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 34
8.3.3 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 34
8.4 Adjacent channel selectivity ............................................................................................................................. 35
8.4.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 35
8.4.3 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 35
8.5 Spurious response rejection .............................................................................................................................. 35
8.5.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 35
8.5.2 Introduction to the method of measurement ............................................................................................... 36
8.5.3.1 Method of search over the "limited frequency range" ........................................................................... 36
8.5.3.2 Method of measurement - Step 2 .......................................................................................................... 37
8.5.4 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 37
8.6 Intermodulation response rejection .................................................................................................................. 37
8.6.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 37
8.6.3 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 38
8.7 Blocking or desensitization .............................................................................................................................. 38
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8.7.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 38

8.7.3 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 38
8.8 Spurious radiations ........................................................................................................................................... 39
8.8.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 39
8.8.2 Method of measuring the power level ........................................................................................................ 39
8.8.3 Method of measuring the effective radiated power..................................................................................... 40
8.8.4 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 41
9 Duplex operation ....................................................................................................................................42
9.1 Receiver desensitization (with simultaneous transmission and reception) ....................................................... 42
9.1.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 42
9.1.2 Method of measurement when the equipment operates with a duplex filter ............................................... 42
9.1.3 Measuring method when the equipment operates with two antennas ......................................................... 42
9.1.4 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 43
9.2 Receiver spurious response rejection (with simultaneous transmission and reception) ................................... 43
9.2.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 43
9.2.3 Limits .......................................................................................................................................................... 44
10 Testing for compliance with technical requirements..............................................................................44
10.1 Test conditions, power supply and ambient temperatures ................................................................................ 44
10.2 Interpretation of the measurement results ........................................................................................................ 44
Annex A (normative): Radiated measurement ..................................................................................46

A.1 Test sites and general arrangements for measurements involving the use of radiated fields .................46
A.1.0 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 46
A.1.1 Anechoic chamber ............................................................................................................................................ 46
A.1.2 Anechoic chamber with a conductive ground plane ......................................................................................... 47
A.1.3 Open Area Test Site (OATS) ........................................................................................................................... 48
A.1.4 Test antenna...................................................................................................................................................... 49
A.1.5 Substitution antenna ......................................................................................................................................... 49
A.1.6 Measuring antenna ........................................................................................................................................... 50
A.2 Guidance on the use of radiation test sites .............................................................................................50
A.2.0 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 50
A.2.1 Verification of the test site ............................................................................................................................... 50
A.2.2 Preparation of the EUT..................................................................................................................................... 50
A.2.3 Power supplies to the EUT ............................................................................................................................... 50
A.2.4 Volume control setting for analogue speech tests ............................................................................................ 50
A.2.5 Range length ..................................................................................................................................................... 51
A.2.6 Site preparation ................................................................................................................................................ 51
A.3 Coupling of signals.................................................................................................................................52
A.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 52
A.3.2 Data signals ...................................................................................................................................................... 52
A.3.3 Speech and analogue signals ............................................................................................................................ 52
A.3.3.0 General........................................................................................................................................................ 52
A.3.3.1 Acoustic coupler description....................................................................................................................... 52
A.3.3.2 Calibration .................................................................................................................................................. 53
Annex B (normative): Specification for some particular measurement arrangements .................54

B.1 Power measuring receiver specification .................................................................................................54
B.1.0 Description ....................................................................................................................................................... 54
B.1.1 IF filter ............................................................................................................................................................. 54
B.1.2 Attenuation indicator ........................................................................................................................................ 55
B.1.3 RMS value indicator ......................................................................................................................................... 55
B.1.4 Oscillator and amplifier .................................................................................................................................... 55
B.2 Spectrum analyser specification .............................................................................................................56
B.2.1 Adjacent and alternate channel power measurement ........................................................................................ 56
B.2.2 Unwanted emissions measurement................................................................................................................... 56
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B.3 Integrating and power summing device .................................................................................................56

Annex C (normative): Relationship between the present document and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU .........................................................57
History ..............................................................................................................................................................59
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Intellectual Property Rights

IPRs essential or potentially essential to the present document may have been declared to ETSI. The information
pertaining to these essential IPRs, if any, is publicly available for ETSI members and non-members, and can be found
in ETSI SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to ETSI in
respect of ETSI standards", which is available from the ETSI Secretariat. Latest updates are available on the ETSI Web
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Pursuant to the ETSI IPR Policy, no investigation, including IPR searches, has been carried out by ETSI. No guarantee
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server) which are, or may be, or may become, essential to the present document.
Foreword
This Harmonised European Standard (EN) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Electromagnetic
compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM).
The present document has been prepared under the Commission's standardisation request C(2015) 5376 final [i.8] to
provide one voluntary means of conforming to the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU on the harmonisation
of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing
Directive 1999/5/EC [i.7].
Once the present document is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive, compliance with
the normative clauses of the present document given in table C.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of the present
document, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements of that Directive, and associated
EFTA regulations.
National transposition dates

Date of adoption of this EN: 22 August 2016
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 30 November 2016
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 31 May 2017
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 May 2018
Modal verbs terminology

In the present document "shall", "shall not", "should", "should not", "may", "need not", "will", "will not", "can" and
"cannot" are to be interpreted as described in clause 3.2 of the ETSI Drafting Rules (Verbal forms for the expression of
provisions).
"must" and "must not" are NOT allowed in ETSI deliverables except when used in direct citation.
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1 Scope
The present document covers the technical requirements for radio transmitters and receivers used in stations in the
Private Mobile Radio (PMR) service.
It applies to use in the land mobile service, operating on radio frequencies between 30 MHz and 1 GHz, with channel
separations of 12,5 kHz, 20 kHz and 25 kHz, primarily intended for analogue speech.
Table 1: Radiocommunications service frequency bands
Radiocommunications service frequency bands

Transmit 30 MHz to 1 000 MHz
Receive 30 MHz to 1 000 MHz
The equipment comprises a transmitter and associated modulator and/or a receiver and associated demodulator. The
types of equipment covered by the present document are as follows:
• base station (equipment fitted with an antenna connector, intended for use in a fixed location);
• mobile station (equipment fitted with an antenna connector, normally used in a vehicle or as a transportable);
and
• those hand portable stations:
a) fitted with an antenna connector; or
b) without an external antenna connector, but fitted with a permanent internal or a temporary internal 50 Ω
Radio Frequency (RF) connector which allows access to the transmitter output and the receiver input.
NOTE: Hand portable equipment without an external or internal RF connector and without the possibility of
having a temporary internal 50 Ω RF connector is not covered by the present document (integral antenna
equipment is covered by ETSI EN 300 296 [i.1]).
The present document contains requirements to demonstrate that "... radio equipment shall be so constructed that it both
effectively uses and supports the efficient use of radio spectrum in order to avoid harmful interference" and that
"....radio equipment supports certain features ensuring access to emergency services" [i.7].
In addition to the present document, other ENs that specify technical requirements in respect of essential requirements
under other parts of article 3 of the Radio Equipment Directive [i.7] may apply to equipment within the scope of the
present document.
2 References
2.1 Normative references

References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at
http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee
their long term validity.
The following referenced documents are necessary for the application of the present document.
[1] ETSI TR 100 028 (V1.4.1) (12-2001) (all parts): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM); Uncertainties in the measurement of mobile radio equipment
characteristics".
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[2] Recommendation ITU-T O.41 (1994): "Psophometer for use on telephone-type circuits".
[3] ETSI TR 100 028-2 (V1.4.1) (12-2001): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum
Matters (ERM); Uncertainties in the measurement of mobile radio equipment characteristics;
Part 2".
2.2 Informative references

References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee
their long term validity.
The following referenced documents are not necessary for the application of the present document but they assist the
user with regard to a particular subject area.
[i.1] ETSI EN 300 296 (V2.1.1): "Land Mobile Service; Radio equipment using integral antennas
intended primarily for analogue speech; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements
of article 3.2 of the Directive 2014/53/EU".
[i.2] ETSI EN 300 793 (V1.1.1): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Land mobile service; Presentation of equipment for type testing".
[i.3] ETSI TR 102 273 (V1.2.1) (all parts): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters
(ERM); Improvement on Radiated Methods of Measurement (using test site) and evaluation of the
corresponding measurement uncertainties".
[i.4] ANSI C63.5 (2006): "American National Standard for Calibration of Antennas Used for Radiated
Emission Measurements in Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Control-Calibration of Antennas
(9 kHz to 40 GHz)".
[i.5] IEC 60489-3 (1988): "Methods of measurement for radio equipment used in the mobile services.
Part 3: Receivers for A3E or F3E emissions".
[i.6] CEPT/ERC/REC 74-01E: "Unwanted emissions in the spurious domain" (Hradec Kralove 2005).
[i.7] Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of
radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC.
[i.8] Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 5376 final of 04.08.2015 on a standardisation

request to the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation and to the European
Telecommunications Standards Institute as regards radio equipment in support of Directive
2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the following terms and definitions apply:
50 Ω: 50 ohm non-reactive impedance
adjacent channel: channel offset from the wanted channel by the channel spacing
NOTE: See figure 1.
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alternate channels: two channels offset from the wanted channel by double the channel spacing
NOTE: See figure 1.
fc
Lower Lower Wanted Upper Upper

Alternate Adjacent Channel Adjacent Alternate
Figure 1: Adjacent and alternate channel definitions
angle modulation: either phase modulation or frequency modulation
base station: equipment fitted with an antenna connector, for use with an external antenna, and intended for use in a
fixed location
conducted measurements: measurements which are made using a direct 50 Ω connection to the equipment under test
hand portable station: equipment either fitted with an antenna connector or an integral antenna, or both, normally used
on a stand-alone basis, to be carried on a person or held in the hand
integral antenna: antenna designed to be connected to the equipment without the use of a 50 Ω external connector and
considered to be part of the equipment
NOTE: An integral antenna may be fitted internally or externally to the equipment.
Listen Before Transmit mode (LBT): monitoring mode in which the RF channel is checked for activity before
transmitting and equipment is designed to prevent transmission for interference reduction purposes if a signal is
detected on the channel
mobile station: mobile equipment fitted with an antenna connector, for use with an external antenna, normally used in
a vehicle or as a transportable station
radiated measurements: measurements which involve the absolute measurement of a radiated field
SINAD meter: measurement instrument used to measure SND/ND
switching range (sr): maximum frequency range, as specified by the manufacturer, over which the receiver or the
transmitter can be operated within the alignment range without reprogramming or realignment
3.2 Symbols
For the purposes of the present document, the following symbols apply:
Ω ohm
dB decibel
dBm dB relative to 1 mW
Eo reference field strength
NOTE: See annex A.
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Fcs frequency equal to channel separation

fI1 1st intermediate frequency
fI2 2nd intermediate frequency
fIn nth intermediate frequency
fl frequency of the limited frequency range
fLO local oscillator frequency
Ro reference distance
NOTE: See annex A.
Tmax Maximum extreme test temperature

Tmin Minimum extreme test temperature
Vmax Maximum extreme test voltage
Vmin Minimum extreme test voltage
3.3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply:
CSP Channel SeParation

CW Continuous Wave
DC Direct Current
EC European Commission
emf electromotive force
EU European Union
EUT Equipment Under Test
IEC International Electrotechnical Committee
IF Intermediate Frequency
ITU-T International Telecommunications Union, Telecommunications Sector
LBT Listen Before Transmit mode
MPFD Maximum Permissible Frequency Deviation
OATS Open Area Test Site
PMR Private Mobile Radio
RBW Resolution BandWidth
RF Radio Frequency
rms root mean squared
SINAD received signal quality based on (SIgnal + Noise + Distortion)/(Noise + Distortion)
SND/ND (Signal + Noise + Distortion)/(Noise + Distortion)
sr switching range
Tx Transmitter
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
4 General and operational requirements
4.1 General
4.1.1 Environmental profile
The technical requirements of the present document apply under the environmental profile for operation of the
equipment, which shall be declared by the manufacturer, but as a minimum, shall be that specified in the test conditions
contained in the present document.
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4.1.2 Choice of model for testing

Stand-alone equipment should be complete with any ancillary equipment needed for testing.
If an equipment has several optional features, considered not to affect the RF parameters then the tests need only to be
performed on the equipment configured with the combination of features considered to be the most complex.
Where practicable, equipment to be tested should provide a 50 Ω connector for conducted RF power level
measurements.
In the case of integral antenna equipment, if the equipment does not have an internal permanent 50 Ω connector then it
is permissible to use a second sample of the equipment with a temporary antenna connector fitted to facilitate testing.
Any such modified samples shall not be used for any radiated measurements.
The performance of the equipment to be tested shall be representative of the performance of the corresponding
production model.
NOTE: Guidance may be found in ETSI EN 300 793 [i.2].
4.1.3 Auxiliary test equipment

All necessary auxiliary test equipment, setting up instructions and other product information should be available.
4.2 Mechanical and electrical design

4.2.1 General
The equipment should be designed, constructed and manufactured in accordance with good engineering practice, and
with the aim of minimizing harmful interference to other equipment and services.
4.2.2 Controls
Those controls, which if maladjusted, might increase the interfering potentialities of the equipment should not be
accessible for adjustment by the user.
4.2.3 Transmitter shut-off facility

When a timer for an automatic shut-off facility is operative, at the moment of the time-out the transmitter should
automatically be switched off (the re-activation of the transmitter shall reset the timer).
A shut-off facility should be inoperative for the duration of the measurements unless it has to remain operative to
protect the equipment. If the shut-off facility is left operative the status of the equipment should be indicated.
5 Test conditions, power sources and ambient

temperatures
5.1 Normal and extreme test conditions

Testing shall be performed under normal test conditions, and also, where stated, under extreme test conditions.
The test conditions and procedures shall be as specified in clauses 5.2 to 5.5.
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5.2 Test power source

During testing the power source of the equipment shall be replaced by a test power source capable of producing normal
and extreme test voltages as specified in clauses 5.3.2 and 5.4.2. The internal impedance of the test power source shall
be low enough for its effect on the test results to be negligible. For the purpose of tests, the voltage of the power source
shall be measured at the input terminals of the equipment.
For battery operated equipment the battery shall be removed and the test power source shall be applied as close to the
battery terminals as practicable.
During tests of DC powered equipment the power source voltages shall be maintained within a tolerance of < ±1 %
relative to the voltage at the beginning of each test. The value of this tolerance is critical for power measurements.
Using a smaller tolerance will provide better measurement uncertainty values.
5.3 Normal test conditions

5.3.1 Normal temperature and humidity
The normal temperature and humidity conditions for tests shall be any convenient combination of temperature and
humidity within the following ranges:
• temperature: +15 °C to +35 °C;
• relative humidity: 20 % to 75 %.
When it is impracticable to carry out the tests under these conditions, a note to this effect, stating the ambient
temperature and relative humidity during the tests, shall be added to the test report.
5.3.2 Normal test power source
5.3.2.1 Mains voltage

The normal test voltage for equipment to be connected to the mains shall be the nominal mains voltage. For the purpose
of the present document, the nominal voltage shall be the declared voltage or any of the declared voltages for which the
equipment was designed.
The frequency of the test power source corresponding to the ac mains shall be between 49 Hz and 51 Hz.
5.3.2.2 Regulated lead-acid battery power sources used on vehicles

When the radio equipment is intended for operation from the usual types of regulated lead-acid battery power source
used on vehicles the normal test voltage shall be 1,1 times the nominal voltage of the battery (for nominal voltages of
6 V and 12 V, these are 6,6 V and 13,2 V respectively).
5.3.2.3 Other power sources

For operation from other power sources or types of battery (primary or secondary), the normal test voltage shall be that
declared by the equipment manufacturer.
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5.4 Extreme test conditions

5.4.1 Extreme temperatures
For tests at extreme temperatures, measurements shall be made in accordance with the procedures specified in
clause 5.5, at the upper and lower temperatures of one of the following two ranges:
• -20 °C to +55 °C
All mobile and handportable equipment.
Base stations for outdoor/uncontrolled climate conditions.
• 0 °C to +40 °C
Base stations for indoor/controlled climate conditions.
In the case of base station equipment, the manufacturer shall declare which conditions the equipment is intended to be
installed in.
5.4.2 Extreme test source voltages
5.4.2.1 Mains voltage

The extreme test voltage for equipment to be connected to an ace mains source shall be the nominal mains voltage
±10 %.
5.4.2.2 Regulated lead-acid battery power sources used on vehicles

When the equipment is intended for operation from the usual types of regulated lead-acid battery power sources used on
vehicles the extreme test voltages shall be 1,3 and 0,9 times the nominal voltage of the battery (for a nominal voltage of
6 V, these are 7,8 V and 5,4 V respectively and for a nominal voltage of 12 V, these are 15,6 V and 10,8 V
respectively).
5.4.2.3 Power sources using other types of batteries

The lower extreme test voltages for equipment with power sources using batteries shall be as follows:
• for the nickel metal-hydride, leclanché or lithium type: 0,85 times the nominal battery voltage;
• for the mercury or nickel-cadmium type: 0,9 times the nominal battery voltage.
No upper extreme test voltages apply.
In the case where no upper extreme test voltage the nominal voltage is applicable, the corresponding four extreme test
conditions are:
• Vmin/Tmin, Vmin/Tmax;
• (Vmax = nominal)/Tmin, (Vmax = nominal)/Tmax.
5.4.2.4 Other power sources

For equipment using other power sources, or capable of being operated from a variety of power sources, the extreme
test voltages shall be those declared by the equipment manufacturer.
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5.5 Procedure for tests at extreme temperatures

5.5.0 Thermal balance
Before measurements are made the equipment shall have reached thermal balance in the test chamber. The equipment
shall be switched off during the temperature stabilizing period.
In the case of equipment containing temperature stabilization circuits designed to operate continuously, the temperature
stabilization circuits may be switched on for 15 minutes after thermal balance has been obtained, and the equipment
shall then meet the specified requirements. For such equipment the manufacturer shall provide for the power source
circuit feeding the crystal oven to be independent of the power source for the rest of the equipment.
If the thermal balance is not checked by measurements, a temperature stabilizing period of at least one hour, or a longer
period as may be decided by the testing laboratory, shall be allowed. The sequence of measurements shall be chosen,
and the humidity content in the test chamber shall be controlled so that excessive condensation does not occur.
5.5.1 Procedure for equipment designed for continuous transmission

If the manufacturer states that the equipment is designed for continuous transmission, the test procedure shall be as
follows.
Before tests at the upper extreme temperature, the equipment shall be placed in the test chamber, and left until thermal
balance is attained. The equipment shall then be switched on in the transmit condition for a period of half an hour, after
which the equipment shall meet the specified requirements.
Before tests at the lower extreme temperature, the equipment shall be left in the test chamber until thermal balance is
attained, then switched to the standby or receive condition for a period of one minute, after which the equipment shall
meet the specified requirements.
5.5.2 Procedure for equipment designed for intermittent transmission

If the manufacturer states that the equipment is designed for intermittent transmission, the test procedure shall be as
follows.
Before tests at the upper extreme temperature, the equipment shall be placed in the test chamber, and left until thermal
balance is attained. The equipment shall then be switched on for one minute in the transmit condition, followed by four
minutes in the receive condition, after which the equipment shall meet the specified requirements.
For tests at the lower extreme temperature, the equipment shall be left in the test chamber until thermal balance is
attained, then switched to the standby or receive condition for one minute, after which the equipment shall meet the
specified requirements.
5.5.3 Testing of equipment that does not have an external 50 Ω RF

connector (integral antenna equipment)
Where equipment has an internal 50 Ω connector it shall be permitted to perform the tests at this connector.
Equipment may also have a temporary internal 50 Ω connector installed for the purposes of testing.
No connection shall be made to any internal permanent or temporary antenna connector during the performance of
radiated emissions measurements, unless such action forms an essential part of the normal intended operation of the
equipment, as declared by the manufacturer.
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6 General conditions of measurement
6.1 Arrangements for test signals applied to the receiver input

For normal test modulation, the modulation frequency shall be 1 kHz and the resultant frequency deviation shall be
60 % of the maximum permissible frequency deviation for the clause 7.4.3.1.
The test signal shall be substantially free from amplitude modulation.
Sources of test signals for application to the receiver input shall be connected in such a way that the source impedance
presented to the receiver input is 50 Ω (non-reactive, clause 6.3).
This requirement shall be met irrespective of whether one or more signals using a combining network are applied to the
receiver simultaneously.
The levels of the test signals at the receiver input terminals (RF connector) shall be expressed in terms of emf.
The effects of any intermodulation products and noise produced in the test signal sources shall be negligible.
6.2 Receiver mute or squelch facility

If the receiver is equipped with a mute or squelch circuit, this shall be made inoperative for the duration of the
measurements.
6.3 Artificial antenna

Tests shall be carried out using an artificial antenna, which shall be a substantially non-reactive non-radiating load of
50 Ω connected to the antenna connector.
6.4 Test sites and general arrangements for radiated

measurements
For guidance on radiation test sites see annex A. Detailed descriptions of the radiated measurement arrangements are
included in this annex.
6.5 Arrangement for test signals at the input of the transmitter

For the purpose of the present document, the transmitter audio frequency modulation signal shall be applied to the
microphone input terminals with the internal microphone disconnected, unless otherwise stated.
6.6 Receiver rated audio output power

The rated audio output power shall be the maximum power, declared by the manufacturer, for which all the
requirements of the present document are met. With normal test modulation, the audio output power shall be measured
in a resistive load simulating the load with which the receiver normally operates. The value of this load shall be
declared by the manufacturer.
6.7 Tests of equipment with a duplex filter

If the equipment is provided with a built-in duplex filter or a separate associated filter, the requirements of the present
document shall be met when the measurements are carried out using the antenna connector of this filter.
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7 Technical characteristics of the transmitter
7.1 Frequency error

7.1.1 Definition
The frequency error of the transmitter is the difference between the measured carrier frequency in the absence of
modulation and the nominal frequency of the transmitter.
7.1.2 Method of measurement

The equipment shall operate in continuous transmission mode during the time necessary to perform the measurement of
the frequency.
Transmitter
under Power Frequency
test attenuator metre
Figure 2: Measurement arrangement
The equipment shall be connected to the artificial antenna.
The measurement arrangement in figure 2 shall be used.
The carrier frequency shall be measured in the absence of modulation. The measurement shall be made under normal
test conditions (see clause 5.3) and extreme test conditions (see clause 5.4).
7.1.3 Limits
The frequency error shall not exceed the values given in table 2, under normal and extreme test conditions.
Table 2
Channel Frequency error limit (kHz)

separation (kHz) below 47 MHz 47 MHz to above 137 MHz above 300 MHz above 500 MHz
137 MHz to 300 MHz to 500 MHz to 1 000 MHz
20 and 25 ±0,60 ±1,35 ±2,00 ±2,00 ±2,50 (a)
12,5 ±0,60 ±1,00 ±1,00 (B) ±1,00 (B) ±1,5 (B)
±1,50 (M) ±1,50 (a) (M) ±2,5 (a) (M)
NOTE: (B) = base station.
(M) = mobile or hand portable station.
(a) = for hand portable stations having integral power supplies, the frequency error shall not be exceeded
over a temperature range of 0 °C to + 40 °C.
Under extreme temperature conditions (clause 5.4.1), the frequency error shall not exceed ±2,50 kHz
for a channel separation of 12,5 kHz between 300 MHz and 500 MHz, and ±3,00 kHz for channel
separations of 20 kHz and 25 kHz between 500 MHz and 1 000 MHz.
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7.2 Transmitter power (conducted)

7.2.1 Definitions
The transmitter power (conducted) is the mean power delivered to the artificial antenna during a radio frequency cycle,
in the absence of modulation.
The rated output power is the transmitter power (conducted) of the equipment declared by the manufacturer.
Transmitter
under Power Power
test attenuator metre
For practical reasons, measurements shall be performed only at the lowest and highest power level at which the
transmitter is intended to operate.
The measurement shall be performed in the absence of modulation.
The transmitter shall be set in continuous transmission mode.
The transmitter shall be connected to a power attenuator and the mean power delivered to this artificial antenna shall be
measured.
The measurement shall be made under normal test conditions (see clause 5.3) and extreme test conditions
(see clause 5.4).
7.2.3 Limits
The transmitter power (conducted) under the specified conditions of measurement (see clause 7.2.2) and at normal test
conditions (see clause 5.3), shall be within ±1,5 dB of the rated carrier power (conducted).
The transmitter power (conducted) under extreme test conditions (see clause 5.4) shall be within +2,0 dB and -3,0 dB of
the rated output power.
NOTE: It is assumed that the appropriate National Administration will state the maximum permitted transmitter
output power.
7.3 Maximum effective radiated power

7.3.1 Definition
This measurement applies only to equipment without an external antenna connector.
The effective radiated power is the power radiated in the direction of the maximum field strength under specified
conditions of measurements, in the absence of modulation.
The rated effective radiated power is the effective radiated power of the equipment as declared by the manufacturer.
If the equipment is designed to operate with different transmitter powers, the rated power for each level, or range of
levels, shall be declared by the manufacturer.
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The requirements of the present document shall be met for all power levels at which the transmitter is intended to
operate.
7.3.2 Methods of measurement

For practical reasons measurements shall be performed only at the lowest and highest power level at which the
transmitter is intended to operate. The equipment and its antenna shall be mounted in a normal installation in its normal
operating position.
The measurement shall be carried out under normal test conditions only.
The transmitter shall be set in continuous transmission mode.
The measurement arrangements in figures 4 and 5 shall be used.
Test site
1 2
NOTE: 1= Transmitter under test.

2= Test antenna.
3= Spectrum analyser or selective voltmeter (test receiver).
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Test site
2 3
1 4
NOTE: 1= Signal generator.

2= Substitution antenna.
3= Test antenna.
a) A test site, selected from annex A, which fulfils the requirements of the specified frequency range of this
measurement shall be used. The test antenna shall be orientated initially for vertical polarization unless
otherwise stated.
b) The transmitter under test shall be placed at the specified height on a non-conducting support in the position
closest to normal use as declared by the manufacturer. This position shall be recorded in test reports.
c) The spectrum analyser or selective voltmeter shall be tuned to the transmitter frequency. The test antenna shall
be raised or lowered through the specified height range until the maximum signal level is detected on the
spectrum analyser or selective voltmeter.
d) The test antenna need not be raised or lowered if the measurement is carried out on a test site according to
clause A.1.1 (i.e. an anechoic chamber).
e) The transmitter shall be rotated through 360° about a vertical axis until a higher maximum signal is received.
f) The test antenna shall be raised or lowered again through the specified height range until a maximum is
obtained. This level shall be recorded. (This maximum may be a lower value than the value obtainable at
heights outside the specified limits).
g) The test antenna need not be raised or lowered if the measurement is carried out on a test site according to
h) Using the measurement arrangement of figure 5, the substitution antenna (see clause A.1.5) shall replace the
transmitter antenna in the same position and in vertical polarization. The frequency of the signal generator
shall be adjusted to the transmitter carrier frequency. The test antenna shall be raised or lowered as necessary
to ensure that the maximum signal is still received.
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i) The test antenna need not be raised or lowered if the measurement is carried out on a test site according to
j) The input signal to the substitution antenna shall be adjusted in level until an equal or a known related level to
that detected from the transmitter is obtained in the test receiver. The maximum transmitter radiated power is
equal to the power supplied by the signal generator, increased by the known relationship if necessary and after
corrections due to the gain of the substitution antenna and the cable loss between the signal generator and the
substitution antenna.
k) Steps b) to e) above shall be repeated with the test antenna and the substitution antenna orientated in horizontal
polarization.
The measure of the effective radiated power is the larger of the two power levels recorded at the input to the substitution
antenna, corrected for the gain of the antenna if necessary.
7.3.3 Limits
The effective radiated power under normal test conditions shall be within df from the rated effective radiated power.
The allowance for the characteristics of the equipment (±1,5 dB) shall be combined with the actual measurement
uncertainty in order to provide df, as follows:
df2 = dm2 + de2
Where:
• dm is the actual measurement uncertainty;
• de is the allowance for the equipment (1,5 dB);
• df is the final difference.
All values shall be expressed in linear terms.
In all cases the actual measurement uncertainty shall comply with clause 10.
Example of the calculation of df:
• dm = 6 dB (value acceptable, as indicated in the table of maximum uncertainties);
= 3,98 in linear terms;
• de = 1,5 dB (fixed value for all equipment fulfilling the requirements of the present document);
= 1,41 in linear terms;
• df2 = (3,98)2 + (1,41)2.
Therefore, df = 4,22 in linear terms, or 6,25 dB.
This calculation shows that in this case df is in excess by 0,25 dB compared to dm, the actual measurement
uncertainty (6 dB).
NOTE: The effective radiated power should not exceed the maximum value allowed by the Administrations.
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7.4 Frequency deviation

7.4.1 Definition
The frequency deviation is the maximum difference between the instantaneous frequency of the modulated radio
frequency signal and the carrier frequency in the absence of modulation.
The maximum permissible frequency deviation is the maximum value of frequency deviation stated for the relevant
channel separation.
7.4.2.1 Maximum permissible frequency deviation

The maximum permissible frequency deviation (positive or negative) shall be measured at the output of the transmitter
connected to a 50 Ω power attenuator, by means of a deviation metre capable of measuring the maximum permissible
frequency deviation, including that due to any harmonics and intermodulation products which may be generated in the
transmitter.
The modulation frequency shall be varied between the lowest frequency considered to be appropriate, and 3 kHz
(see note).
NOTE: 2,55 kHz for transmitters intended for 12,5 kHz channel separation.
The level of this test signal shall be 20 dB above the level of the normal test modulation, clause 6.1.
The transmitter shall be operated under normal test conditions, see clause 5.3.
7.4.2.2 Response of the transmitter to modulation frequencies above 3 kHz

The transmitter shall be operated under normal test conditions, clause 5.3, and connected via a 50 Ω power attenuator to
the deviation metre.
The transmitter shall be modulated by normal test modulation, clause 6.1.
With a constant input level of the modulation signal, the modulation frequency shall be varied between 3 kHz (see note)
and a frequency equal to the channel separation for which the equipment is intended.
NOTE: 2,55 kHz for transmitters intended for 12,5 kHz channel separation.
The maximum (positive or negative) frequency deviation shall be measured by means of the deviation metre.
7.4.3 Limits
7.4.3.1 Maximum permissible frequency deviation

The maximum permissible frequency deviation for modulation frequencies from the lowest frequency transmitted (f1)
by the equipment (as declared by the manufacturer) up to (f2) shall be as given in table 3.
Table 3
Channel separation Maximum permissible frequency deviation

(kHz) (kHz)
12,5 ±2,5
20 ±4,0
25 ±5,0
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7.4.3.2 Response of the transmitter to modulation frequencies above 3 kHz

The frequency deviation at modulation frequencies between 3,0 kHz (for equipment operating with 20 kHz or 25 kHz
channel separations) and 2,55 kHz (for equipment operating with 12,5 kHz channel separation) and 6,0 kHz shall not
exceed the frequency deviation at a modulation frequency of 3,0 kHz/2,55 kHz. At 6,0 kHz the deviation shall be not
more than 30,0 % of the maximum permissible frequency deviation.
The frequency deviation at modulation frequencies between 6,0 kHz and a frequency equal to the channel separation for
which the equipment is intended shall not exceed that given by a linear representation of the frequency deviation (dB)
relative to the modulation frequency, starting at the 6,0 kHz limit and having a slope of -14,0 dB per octave. These
limits are illustrated in figure 6.
MPFD
30%
MPFD -14
dB/
oct.
-14
dB/
oct.
f f 6 kHz fcs
1 2
Frequency deviation Audio frequency
NOTE: Abbreviations:
f1 = lowest appropriate frequency
f2 = 3,0 kHz (for 20 kHz or 25 kHz channel separation), or
2,55 kHz (for 12,5 kHz channel separation)
MPFD = Maximum Permissible Frequency Deviation, see clause 7.4.3.1
A = measured frequency deviation at f2
Fcs = frequency equal to channel separation
Figure 6
7.5 Adjacent and alternate channel power

7.5.1 Definition
The adjacent and alternate channel power is that part of the total power output of a transmitter under defined conditions
of modulation, which falls within a specified pass-band centred on the nominal frequency of either of the adjacent and
alternate channels. This power is the sum of the mean power produced by the modulation, hum and noise of the
transmitter.
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This test measures the power transmitted in the adjacent and alternate channel(s) during continuous modulation.
Transmitter Power
Power measuring
under
attenuator receiver
test
Modulating
signal
generator
During the test, the transmitter shall be set in continuous transmission mode. If this is not possible, the measurements
shall be carried out in a period shorter than the duration of the transmission. Averaging measurements with 100 samples
are possible.
The adjacent channel power may be measured, as follows, with a power measuring receiver which conforms to annex B
(referred to in this clause as the "receiver"):
a) the transmitter shall be operated at the transmitter power determined in clause 7.2 under normal test conditions
(see clause 5.3). The output of the transmitter shall be linked to the input of the "receiver" by a connecting
device such that the impedance presented to the transmitter is 50 Ω and the level at the "receiver input" is
appropriate;
b) with the transmitter unmodulated, the tuning of the "receiver" shall be adjusted so that a maximum response is
obtained. This is the 0 dB response point. The "receiver" attenuator setting and the reading of the metre shall
be recorded;
c) the frequency of the "receiver" shall be adjusted above the carrier so that the "receiver" -6 dB response nearest
to the transmitter carrier frequency is located at a displacement from the nominal carrier frequency as given in
table 4a;
Table 4a: Frequency displacement
Channel separation (kHz) Specified necessary Displacement of the -6 dB

bandwidth (kHz) point from the nominal
carrier frequency (kHz)
12,5 8,5 8,25
20 14 13
25 16 17
d) the transmitter shall be modulated by a test signal of 1 250 Hz at a level which is 20 dB higher than that
required to produce 60 % of the maximum permissible deviation, clause 7.4.3.1;
e) the "receiver" variable attenuator shall be adjusted to obtain the same metre reading as in step b), or a known
relation to it;
f) the ratio of the adjacent channel power to the carrier power is the difference between the attenuator settings in
steps b) and e), corrected for any differences in the reading of the metre.
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For each adjacent channel, the adjacent channel power shall be recorded:
• the measurement shall be repeated with the frequency of the "receiver" adjusted below the carrier so that the
"receiver" -6 dB response nearest to the transmitter carrier frequency is located at a displacement from the
nominal carrier frequency as given in table 4a;
• the adjacent channel power of the equipment under test shall be expressed as the higher of the two values
recorded in step f) for the upper and lower channels nearest to the channel considered.
Steps c) to f) shall be repeated for the alternate channels with the values in table 4b.
Table 4b: Frequency displacement
Channel separation (kHz) Specified necessary Displacement of the -6 dB

bandwidth (kHz) point from the nominal
carrier frequency (kHz)
12,5 8,5 20,75
20 14 33
25 16 42
For each alternate channel, the alternate channel power shall be recorded:
• the measurement shall be repeated with the frequency of the "receiver" adjusted below the carrier so that the
"receiver" -6 dB response nearest to the transmitter carrier frequency is located at a displacement from the
nominal carrier frequency as given in table 4b;
• the alternate channel power of the equipment under test shall be expressed as the higher of the two values
recorded in step f) for the upper and lower channels nearest to the channel considered.
7.5.3 Limits
For a channel separation of 12,5 kHz, 20 kHz and 25 kHz, the adjacent channel power shall not exceed a value of
60,0 dB below the transmitter power (conducted) without the need to be below 0,2 μW (-37 dBm).
For a channel separation of 12,5 kHz, 20 kHz and 25 kHz, the alternate channel power shall not exceed a value of
70,0 dB below the transmitter power (conducted) without the need to be below 0,2 μW (-37 dBm).
7.6 Unwanted emissions in the spurious domain

7.6.1 Definition
Spurious emissions are emissions at frequencies other than those of the carrier and sidebands associated with normal
modulation.
The level of spurious emissions shall be measured by:
either:
a) their power level in a specified load (conducted spurious emission); and
b) their effective radiated power when radiated by the cabinet and structure of the equipment (cabinet radiation);
or
c) their effective radiated power when radiated by the cabinet and by the integral antenna, in the case of hand
portable equipment fitted with such an antenna and no external RF connector.
NOTE: i.e. ((a and b) or c).
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7.6.2 Method of measuring the power level
Sp ectrum
Transmitter analyser or
under Attenuator selec tive
te s t v oltmeter
Modulating
s ig n a l
genera tor
(note)
NOTE: Used only if it is not possible to perform the measurement with the transmitter unmodulated.
This method applies only to equipment having an external connector.
Spurious emissions shall be measured as the power level of any discrete signal (excluding the wanted signal) delivered
into a 50 Ω load. This may be done by connecting the transmitter output through an attenuator to a spectrum analyser
(see clause B.2) or selective voltmeter, or by monitoring the relative levels of the spurious signals delivered to an
artificial antenna.
If possible, the measurement shall be made with the transmitter unmodulated. If this is not possible, the transmitter shall
be modulated by the normal test signal.
If possible, the transmitter shall be set in continuous transmission mode. If this is not possible, this fact shall be stated in
the test report and precautions shall be taken to ensure that all spurious emissions are correctly detected and measured.
It may be necessary to extend the duration of the bursts.
The measurements shall be made, for equipment operating on frequencies not exceeding 470 MHz, in the frequency
range 9 kHz to 4 GHz, except for the channel on which the transmitter is intended to operate, and its adjacent and
alternate channels.
For equipment operating on frequencies above 470 MHz the measurements shall also be performed over the frequency range
4 GHz to 12,75 GHz if emissions are detected within 10 dB of the of the specified limit between 1,5 GHz and 4 GHz,
except for the channel on which the transmitter is intended to operate, and its adjacent and alternate channels.
The measurement shall be repeated with the transmitter in the "stand-by" position.
The resolution bandwidth of the measuring instrument shall be the smallest bandwidth available which is greater than
the spectral width of the spurious component being measured. This shall be considered to be achieved when the next
highest bandwidth causes less than 1 dB increase in amplitude.
As a general rule, the resolution bandwidth of the measuring receiver should be equal to the reference bandwidth.
"To improve measurement accuracy, sensitivity and efficiency, the resolution bandwidth can be different from the
reference bandwidth. When the resolution bandwidth is smaller than the reference bandwidth, the result should be
integrated over the reference bandwidth. When the resolution bandwidth is greater than the reference bandwidth, the
result for broadband spurious emissions should be normalized to the bandwidth ratio. For discrete spur, normalization
is not applicable, while integration over the reference bandwidth is still applicable." (Extract from
CEPT/ERC/REC 74-01 [i.6], recommend 4, page 5.)
The conditions used in the relevant measurements shall be reported in the test report.
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7.6.3 Method of measuring the effective radiated power

Test site
1 2
NOTE: 1= Transmitter under test.

2= Test antenna.
The radiation of any spurious components shall be detected by the test antenna and receiver, over the frequency range
30 MHz to 4 GHz, except for the channel on which the transmitter is intended to operate and its adjacent and alternate
channels.
For equipment operating on frequencies above 470 MHz the measurements shall also be performed over the frequency
range 4 GHz to 12,75 GHz if emissions are detected within 10 dB of the specified limit between 1,5 GHz and 4 GHz,
except for the channel on which the transmitter is intended to operate, and its adjacent and alternate channels.
For equipment operating on frequencies above 470 MHz the measurements shall also be performed over the frequency
range 4 GHz to 12,75 GHz if emissions are detected within 10 dB of the of the specified limit between 1,5 GHz and
4 GHz.
The measurements are performed excluding the five contiguous channels centred on the channel on which the
transmitter is intended to operate.
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The measurement procedure shall be as follows:
a) On a test site, fulfilling the requirements of annex A, the sample shall be placed at the specified height on the
support.
b) The transmitter shall be operated at the carrier power as specified under clause 7.2, delivered to:
- an artificial antenna for equipment having an external antenna connector; or
- to the integral antenna.
c) If possible, the measurement shall be made with the transmitter unmodulated. If this is not possible, the
transmitter shall be modulated by the normal test signal as appropriate (see clause 6.1).
The transmitter shall be set in continuous transmission mode. If this is not possible, this fact shall be stated in the test
report and precautions shall be taken to ensure that all spurious emissions are correctly detected and measured.
The resolution bandwidth of the measuring instrument shall be the smallest bandwidth available which is greater than
the spectral width of the spurious component being measured. This shall be considered to be achieved when the next
highest bandwidth causes less than 1 dB increase in amplitude.
As a general rule, the resolution bandwidth of the measuring receiver should be equal to the reference bandwidth.
"To improve measurement accuracy, sensitivity and efficiency, the resolution bandwidth can be different from the
reference bandwidth. When the resolution bandwidth is smaller than the reference bandwidth, the result should be
integrated over the reference bandwidth. When the resolution bandwidth is greater than the reference bandwidth, the
result for broadband spurious emissions should be normalized to the bandwidth ratio. For discrete spur, normalization
is not applicable, while integration over the reference bandwidth is still applicable." (Extract from
CEPT/ERC/REC 74-01 [i.6], recommend 4, page 5.)
The conditions used in the relevant measurements shall be reported in the test report:
a) At each frequency at which a component is detected, the sample shall be rotated to obtain maximum response
and the effective radiated power of that component determined by a substitution measurement, using the
measurement arrangement of figure 10.
b) The value of the effective radiated power of that component shall be recorded.
c) The measurements shall be repeated with the test antenna in the orthogonal polarization plane.
d) The measurements shall be repeated with the transmitter in the "stand-by" position.
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Test site
2 3
1 4

3= Test antenna.
7.6.4 Limits
The power of any spurious emission shall not exceed the values given in tables 5a and 5b.
Table 5a: Conducted emissions
Frequency range Tx operating Tx standby

9 kHz to 1 GHz 0,25 μW (-36 dBm) 2,0 nW (-57 dBm)
above 1 GHz to 4 GHz, or 1,00 μW (-30 dBm) 20 nW (-47 dBm)
above 1 GHz to 12,75 GHz
Table 5b: Radiated emissions
Frequency range Tx operating Tx standby

30 MHz to 1 GHz 0,25 μW (-36 dBm) 2,0 nW (-57 dBm)
above 1 GHz to 4 GHz, or 1,00 μW (-30 dBm) 20 nW (-47 dBm)
In the case of radiated measurements for hand portable stations the following conditions apply:
• for equipment with an internal integral antenna, the normal antenna shall remain connected;
• for equipment with an external antenna connector, an artificial antenna (see clause 6.3) shall be connected to
the connector for the test.
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The reference bandwidths used shall be as stated in tables 6a to 6c.
Table 6a: Reference bandwidths to be used for the measurement of spurious emission
Frequency range RBW

9 kHz to 150 kHz 1 kHz
150 kHz to 30 MHz 10 kHz
30 MHz to 1 GHz 100 kHz
1 GHz to 12,75 GHz 1 MHz
Table 6b: Reference bandwidths to be used close to the wanted emission

for equipment operating below 1 GHz
Frequency offset from carrier RBW

250 % of the CSP to 100 kHz 1 kHz
Table 6c: Reference bandwidths to be used close to the wanted emission

for equipment operating above 1 GHz
Frequency offset from carrier RBW

250 % of the CSP to 100 kHz 1 kHz
Best measurement practice:
The resolution bandwidth of the measuring receiver should be equal to the reference bandwidth as given in the
tables 6a to 6c. To improve measurement accuracy, sensitivity and efficiency, the resolution bandwidth can be different
from the reference bandwidth. When the resolution bandwidth is smaller than the reference bandwidth, the result should
be integrated over the reference bandwidth. When the resolution bandwidth is greater than the reference bandwidth, the
result for broadband spurious emissions should be normalized to the bandwidth ratio. For discrete spurious emissions,
normalization is not applicable, while integration over the reference bandwidth is still applicable.
7.7 Intermodulation attenuation

7.7.1 Definition
For the purpose of the present document the intermodulation attenuation is a measure of the capability of a transmitter
to inhibit the generation of signals in its non-linear elements caused by the presence of the transmitter power and an
interfering signal entering the transmitter via its antenna.
This requirement applies only to transmitters to be used in base stations (fixed).
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( )
Transmitter Interfering
under test 50 Ω 10 dB 50 Ω 20 dB test signal
source
50 Ω termination
Spectrum 50 Ω attenuator
analyser
The measurement arrangement shown in figure 11 shall be used.
The transmitter shall be connected to a 50 Ω 10 dB power attenuator and via a (directional) coupler to a spectrum
analyser. An additional attenuator may be required between the directional coupler and the spectrum analyser to avoid
overloading.
In order to reduce the influence of mismatch errors it is important that the 10 dB power attenuator is coupled to the
transmitter under test with the shortest possible connection.
The interfering test signal source may be either a transmitter providing the same power output as the transmitter under
test and be of a similar type, or a signal generator and a linear power amplifier capable of delivering the same output
power as the transmitter under test.
The directional coupler shall have an insertion loss of less than 1 dB, a sufficient bandwidth and a directivity of more
than 20 dB.
The transmitter under test and the test signal source shall be physically separated in such a way that the measurement is
not influenced by direct radiation.
The transmitter under test shall be unmodulated and the spectrum analyser adjusted to give a maximum indication with
a frequency scan width of 500 kHz. The transmitter under test shall be set in continuous transmission mode. If this is
not possible, the measurement shall be carried out in a period shorter than the duration of the transmitted burst.
The interfering test signal source shall be unmodulated and the frequency shall be within 50 kHz to 100 kHz above the
frequency of the transmitter under test.
The frequency shall be chosen in such a way that the intermodulation components to be measured do not coincide with
other spurious components. The power output of the interfering test signal source shall be adjusted to the carrier power
level of the transmitter under test by the use of a power metre.
The intermodulation component shall be measured by direct observation on the spectrum analyser of the ratio of the
largest third order intermodulation component with respect to the carrier.
This value shall be recorded.
This measurement shall be repeated with the interfering test signal source at a frequency within 50 kHz to 100 kHz
below the frequency of the transmitter under test.
The intermodulation attenuation of the equipment under test shall be expressed as the lowest of the two values recorded
in figure 11.
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7.7.3 Limits
Two classes of transmitter intermodulation attenuation are defined, the equipment shall fulfil one of the requirements:
• in general the intermodulation attenuation ratio shall be at least 40,0 dB for any intermodulation component;
• for base station equipment to be used in special service conditions (e.g. at sites where more than one
transmitter will be in service) or when the regulatory authority makes it a condition of the licence, the
intermodulation attenuation ratio shall be at least 70,0 dB for any intermodulation component. In the case
where the performance is achieved by additional internal or external isolating devices (such as circulators)
these are expected be available at the time the measurements are made and shall be used for the measurements.
8 Technical characteristics of the receiver
8.1 Maximum usable sensitivity (conducted)

8.1.1 Definition
The maximum usable sensitivity (conducted) of the receiver is the minimum level of signal (emf) at the receiver input,
at the nominal frequency of the receiver and with normal test modulation which will produce:
• an audio frequency output power of at least 50 % of the rated power output; and
• a SND/ND ratio of 20 dB, measured at the receiver output through a telephone psophometric weighting
network as described in Recommendation ITU-T O.41 [2] Red Book 1994.

The test signal, at the nominal frequency of the receiver, with normal test modulation, at an emf. of 6 dBµV, value of
the limit for the maximum usable sensitivity, shall be applied to the receiver input connector.
An audio frequency output load, a SINAD Meter and a psophometric telephone weighting network shall be connected
to the receiver output terminals.
Where possible, the receiver volume control shall be adjusted to give at least 50 % of the rated output power, in the case
of stepped volume controls, to the first step that provides an output power of at least 50 % of the rated output power.
The test signal input level shall be reduced until a SND/ND ratio of 20 dB is obtained.
The test signal input level under these conditions is the value of the maximum usable sensitivity.
The measurement shall be made under normal test conditions and repeated under extreme test conditions.
Under extreme test conditions, the receiver audio output power shall be within ±3,0 dB of the value obtained under
normal test condition.
8.1.3 Limits
The maximum usable sensitivity shall not exceed an electromotive force (emf) of +6,0 dBμV under normal test
conditions, and an emf of +12,0 dBμV under extreme test conditions.
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8.2 Maximum usable sensitivity (field strength)

8.2.1 Definition
The maximum usable sensitivity of the receiver is the minimum field strength present at the location of the receiver at
the nominal frequency of the receiver and with normal test modulation which will fulfil the requirements of clause 8.1.

On a test site, selected from annex A, the equipment shall be placed at the specified height on a non-conducting support
and in the position closest to normal use as declared by the manufacturer.
The test antenna shall be orientated for vertical polarization and the length of the test antenna shall be chosen to
correspond to the frequency of the receiver.
The input of the test antenna shall be connected to a signal generator.
The signal generator shall be tuned to the frequency of the receiver under test and its output level shall be adjusted to
100 dBµV.
The signal generator shall be modulated with normal test modulation.
An audio frequency output load, a SINAD Meter and a psophometric telephone weighting network shall be coupled to
the receiver loudspeaker/transducer via an acoustic measuring arrangement described in clause A.3.3.1.
Where possible, the receiver volume control shall be adjusted to give at least 50 % of the rated output power or, in the
case of stepped volume controls, to the first step that provides an output power of at least 50 % of the rated output
power.
The test signal output level shall be reduced until the acoustic SND/ND ratio of 20 dB is obtained.
The test antenna shall be raised and lowered through the specified range of height to find the lowest level of the test
signal that produces an acoustic SND/ND ratio of 20 dB.
The receiver shall then be rotated through 360° in the horizontal plane, to find the lowest level of the test signal that
produces an acoustic SND/ND ratio of 20 dB.
The input signal level to the test antenna shall be maintained.
The receiver shall be replaced by a substitution antenna as defined in clause A.1.5.
The substitution antenna shall be orientated for vertical polarization and the length of the substitution antenna shall be
adjusted to correspond to the frequency of the receiver.
The substitution antenna shall be connected to a calibrated measuring receiver.
The test antenna shall be raised and lowered through the specified range of height to ensure that the maximum signal is
received.
The signal level measured with the calibrated measuring receiver shall be recorded as the field strength in dBµV/m.
The measurement shall be repeated with the test antenna and the substitution antenna orientated for horizontal
polarization.
The measure of the maximum usable sensitivity expressed as field strength is the minimum of the two signal levels
recorded at the input to the calibrated measuring receiver, corrected for the gain of the antenna if necessary.
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8.2.3 Limits
The maximum usable sensitivity shall not exceed the field strength value shown in table 7.
Table 7
Frequency band Field strength in dB relative to 1 μV/m

(MHz) Normal test conditions
30 to 100 14,0
100 to 230 20,0
230 to 470 26,0
470 to 1 000 32,0
8.3 Co-channel rejection

8.3.1 Definition
The co-channel rejection is a measure of the capability of the receiver to receive a wanted modulated signal without
exceeding a given degradation due the presence of an unwanted modulated signal, both signals being at the nominal
frequency of the receiver.

The two input signals shall be connected to the receiver via a combining network.
The wanted test signal, at the nominal frequency of the receiver, with normal test modulation at an e.m.f. of 6 dBµV,
value of the limit for the maximum usable sensitivity, shall be applied to the receiver input connector via one input of
the combining network.
The unwanted test signal, at the nominal frequency of the receiver, modulated with a frequency of 400 Hz at a deviation
of 60 % of the maximum permissible frequency deviation, clause 7.4.3.1 shall be applied to the receiver input connector
via the second input of the combining network.
The amplitude of the unwanted test signal shall be adjusted until the SND/ND ratio, psophometrically weighted, at the
output of the receiver is reduced to 14 dB.
The measure of the co-channel rejection is the ratio in dB of the level of the unwanted test signal to the level of the
wanted test signal at the receiver input for which the specified reduction in SND/ND ratio occurs.
This ratio shall be recorded.
The measurement shall be repeated for displacements of the unwanted test signal of ±1 500 Hz and ±3 000 Hz.
The lowest value of the five measurement results recorded shall be recorded as the co-channel rejection.
8.3.3 Limits
The value of the co-channel rejection ratio, expressed in dB, at the signal displacements given in the method of
measurement, shall be:
• between -8,0 dB and 0 dB, for channel separations of 20 kHz and 25 kHz;
• between -12,0 dB and 0 dB, for channel separations of 12,5 kHz.
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8.4 Adjacent channel selectivity

8.4.1 Definition
The adjacent channel selectivity is a measure of the capability of the receiver to receive a wanted modulated signal
without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of an unwanted signal which differs in frequency from the
wanted signal by an amount equal to the adjacent channel separation for which the equipment is intended.

The unwanted test signal, at the frequency of one channel separation above the nominal frequency of the receiver,
modulated with a frequency of 400 Hz at a deviation of 60 % of the maximum permissible frequency deviation,
clause 7.4.3.1, shall be applied to the receiver input connector via the second input of the combining network.
The amplitude of the unwanted test signal shall be adjusted until the SND/ND ratio, psophometrically weighted, at the
output of the receiver is reduced to 14 dB.
The measure of the adjacent channel selectivity is the ratio in dB of the level of the unwanted test signal to the level of
the wanted test signal at the receiver input for which the specified reduction in SND/ND ratio occurs.
The measurement shall be repeated with an unwanted signal at the frequency of the channel below that of the wanted
signal.
The two noted ratios shall be recorded as the upper and lower adjacent channel selectivity.
The measurements shall be repeated under extreme test conditions with the amplitude of the wanted test signal adjusted
to an emf of 12 dBµV.
8.4.3 Limits
The adjacent channel selectivity for different channel separations shall not be less than the values given in table 8.
Table 8: Adjacent channel selectivity
Channel separation
12,5 kHz 20/25 kHz
Normal test conditions 60,0 dB 70,0 dB
Extreme test conditions 50,0 dB 60,0 dB
8.5 Spurious response rejection

8.5.1 Definition
The spurious response rejection is a measure of the capability of the receiver to receive a wanted modulated signal
without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of an unwanted modulated signal at any other frequency, at
which a response is obtained.
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8.5.2 Introduction to the method of measurement

Spurious responses may occur at all frequencies throughout the frequency spectrum and the requirements of the present
document shall be met for all frequencies. However, for practical reasons the measurements shall be performed as
specified in the present document. More specifically, this method of measurement is not intended to capture all spurious
responses but selects those that have a high probability of being present. However, in a limited frequency range close to
the nominal frequency of the receiver, it has been considered impossible to determine the probability of a spurious
response and therefore a search shall be performed over this limited frequency range. This method provides a high
degree of confidence that the equipment also meets the requirements at frequencies not being measured.
To determine the frequencies at which spurious responses can occur the following calculations shall be made:
a) calculation of the "limited frequency range":
- the limited frequency range is defined as the frequency of the local oscillator signal (fLO) applied to the
first mixer of the receiver plus or minus the sum of the intermediate frequencies (fI1,...fIn) and a half the
switching range (sr) of the receiver;
- hence, the frequency fl of the limited frequency range is:
sr sr
f LO - ∑ jj== 1n f Ij - ≤ fl≤ f LO + ∑ jj== 1n f Ij +
2 2
b) calculation of frequencies outside the limited frequency range:
- a calculation of the frequencies at which spurious responses can occur outside the range determined in a)
is made for the remainder of the frequency range of interest, as appropriate;
- the frequencies outside the limited frequency range are equal to the harmonics of the frequency of the
local oscillator signal (fLO) applied to the first mixer of the receiver plus or minus the first intermediate
frequency (fI1) of the receiver;
- hence, the frequencies of these spurious responses are:
nfLO ± fI1
where n is an integer greater than or equal to 2;
the measurement of the first image response of the receiver shall initially be made to verify the calculation of
spurious response frequencies.
For the calculations a) and b) above, the manufacturer shall state the frequency of the receiver, the frequency of the
local oscillator signal (fLO) applied to the 1st mixer of the receiver, the intermediate frequencies (fI1, fI2, etc.) and the
switching range (sr) of the receiver.
8.5.3.1 Method of search over the "limited frequency range"

The unwanted test signal, modulated with a frequency of 400 Hz at a deviation of 60 % of the maximum permissible
frequency deviation, clause 7.4.3.1, at an emf of 86 dBµV, shall be applied to the receiver input connector via the
second input of the combining network.
The frequency of the unwanted signal shall be varied incrementally over the "limited frequency range".
The incremental steps of the frequency of the unwanted signal shall be 5 kHz.
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The frequency of any spurious response detected during the search shall be recorded for the use in measurements in
accordance with clause 8.5.3.2.
8.5.3.2 Method of measurement - Step 2

The unwanted test signal, modulated with a frequency of 400 Hz at a deviation of 60 % of the maximum permissible
frequency deviation, clause 7.4.3.1, at an emf of 86 dBµV, shall be applied to the receiver input connector via the
second input of the combining network.
The measurement shall be performed at all spurious response frequencies found during the search over the "limited
frequency range" and at frequencies calculated for the remainder of the spurious response frequencies in the frequency
range 100 kHz to 2 GHz for equipment operating on frequencies below 470 MHz, or in the frequency range of 100 kHz
to 4 GHz for equipment operating on frequencies above 470 MHz.
At each frequency at which a spurious response occurs, the input level shall be adjusted until the SND/ND ratio,
psophometrically weighted, is reduced to 14 dB.
The measure of the spurious response rejection is the ratio in dB of the level of the unwanted test signal to the level of
the wanted test signal at the receiver input for which the specified reduction in SND/ND ratio occurs.
The ratio shall be recorded as the spurious response rejection for each spurious response obtained.
8.5.4 Limits
At any frequency separated from the nominal frequency of the receiver by two channels or more, the spurious response
rejection shall not be less than 70,0 dB.
8.6 Intermodulation response rejection

8.6.1 Definition
The intermodulation response rejection is a measure of the capability of the receiver to receive a wanted modulated
signal, without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of two or more unwanted signals with a specific
frequency relationship to the wanted signal frequency.

Three input signals shall be connected to the receiver via a combining network.
The wanted test signal (A), at the nominal frequency of the receiver, with normal test modulation at a deviation of 60 %
of the maximum permissible frequency deviation (see clause 7.4.3.1) at an emf of 6 dBµV, value of the limit for the
maximum usable sensitivity, shall be applied to the receiver input connector via one input of the combining network.
The unwanted test signal (B), at the frequency 25 kHz above the nominal frequency of the receiver, without modulation,
shall be applied to the receiver input connector via the second input of the combining network.
The unwanted test signal (C), at the frequency 50 kHz above the nominal frequency of the receiver, modulated with a
frequency of 400 Hz at a deviation of 60 % of the maximum permissible frequency deviation (see clause 7.4.3.1) shall
be applied to the receiver input connector via the third input of the combining network.
The amplitude of the unwanted test signals (B) and (C) shall be maintained equal and adjusted until the SND/ND ratio,
psophometrically weighted, at the output of the receiver is reduced to 14 dB.
The measure of the intermodulation response rejection is the ratio in dB of the level of the unwanted test signals to the
level of the wanted test signal at the receiver input for which the specified reduction in SND/ND ratio occurs.
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The measurement shall be repeated with the unwanted signal from signal generator (B) at a frequency 50 kHz above the
wanted signal and with the unwanted signal from signal generator (C) at a frequency 100 kHz above the wanted signal.
The two sets of measurements described above shall be repeated with the unwanted signals below the nominal
frequency of the receiver by the specified amounts.
8.6.3 Limits
The intermodulation response rejection ratio shall not be less than 70,0 dB for base station equipment and 65,0 dB for
mobile and hand portable equipment.
8.7 Blocking or desensitization

8.7.1 Definition
Blocking is a measure of the capability of the receiver to receive a wanted modulated signal without exceeding a given
degradation due to the presence of an unwanted input signal at any frequencies other than those of the spurious
responses or the adjacent channels.

The wanted test signal, at the nominal frequency of the receiver, with normal test modulation, at an emf of 6 dBµV,
Where possible, the receiver volume control shall be adjusted to give at least 50 % of the rated output power or, in the
case of stepped volume controls, to the first step that provides an output power of at least 50 % of the rated output
power.
The obtained audio output level shall be noted.
The unwanted test signal, at a frequency from 1 MHz to 10 MHz offset from the nominal frequency of the receiver,
without modulation, shall be applied to the receiver input connector via the second input of the combining network.
For practical reasons the measurements will be carried out at frequencies of the unwanted signal at approximately
±1 MHz, ±2 MHz, ±5 MHz and ±10 MHz.
The amplitude of the unwanted test signal shall be adjusted until:
• a reduction of 3 dB in the audio output level of the wanted signal; or
• the SND/ND ratio, psophometrically weighted, at the output of the receiver is reduced to 14 dB;
whichever occurs first. This level shall be noted.
The measure of the blocking or desensitization is the ratio in dB of the level of the unwanted test signal to the level of
the wanted test signal at the receiver input for which the specified reduction in audio output level or in the SND/ND
ratio occurs.
This ratio shall be recorded for each of the eight noted levels as the blocking or desensitization.
8.7.3 Limits
The blocking ratio for any frequency within the specified ranges shall not be less than 84,0 dB, except at frequencies on
which spurious responses are found.
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8.8 Spurious radiations

8.8.1 Definition
Spurious radiations from the receiver are emissions at any frequency, radiated by the equipment and its antenna.
The level of spurious radiations shall be measured by:
either:
a) their power level in a specified load (conducted spurious emission); and
b) their effective radiated power when radiated by the cabinet and structure of the equipment (cabinet radiation);
or
c) their effective radiated power when radiated by the cabinet and by the integral antenna, in the case of hand
portable equipment fitted with such an antenna and no external RF connector.
NOTE: i.e. ((a and b) or c).
8.8.2 Method of measuring the power level
Receiver Coupling device Spectrum analyser

under or attenuator or selective
test if needed voltmeter
This method applies only to equipment having an external antenna connector. Spurious radiations shall be measured as
the power level of any discrete signal at the input terminals of the receiver. The receiver input terminals are connected
to a spectrum analyser or selective voltmeter having an input impedance of 50 Ω and the receiver is switched on.
If the detecting device is not calibrated in terms of power input, the level of any detected components shall be
determined by a substitution method using a signal generator.
Radiation of any spurious components shall be detected by the test antenna and receiver, over the frequency range
30 MHz to 4 GHz. For equipment operating on frequencies above 470 MHz the measurements shall also be performed over
the frequency range 4 GHz to 12,75 GHz if emissions are detected within 10 dB of the of the specified limit between
1,5 GHz and 4 GHz.
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8.8.3 Method of measuring the effective radiated power

Test site
1 2
NOTE: 1= Receiver under test.

2= Test antenna.
The measurement procedure shall be as follows:
a) on a test site, fulfilling the requirements of annex A, the sample shall be placed at the specified height on the
non-conducting support:
- the receiver shall be operated from a power source via a radio frequency filter to avoid radiation from the
power leads;
b) the receiver shall be connected:
- to an artificial antenna for equipment having an external antenna connector; or
- to the integral antenna;
c) radiation of any spurious components shall be detected over the frequency range 30 MHz to 4 GHz;
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Test site
2 3
1 4

3= Test antenna.
d) at each frequency at which a component is detected, the sample shall be rotated to obtain maximum response
and the effective radiated power of that component determined by a substitution measurement, using the
measurement arrangement of figure 14;
e) the value of the effective radiated power of that component shall be recorded;
f) the measurement shall be repeated with the test antenna in the orthogonal polarization plane.
8.8.4 Limits
The power of any spurious radiation shall not exceed the values given in tables 9 and 10.
Table 9: Conducted components
Frequency range Limit

9 kHz to 1 GHz 2,0 nW (-57 dBm)
above 1 GHz to 4 GHz, or 20,0 nW (-47 dBm)
Table 10: Radiated components
Frequency range Limit

30 MHz to 1 GHz 2,0 nW (-57 dBm)
above 1 GHz to 4 GHz 20,0 nW (-47 dBm)
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Table 11: Reference bandwidths to be used

for the measurement of spurious radiations
Frequency range RBW

30 MHz to 1 GHz 100 kHz
1 GHz to 12,75 GHz 1 MHz
9 Duplex operation
9.1 Receiver desensitization (with simultaneous transmission

and reception)
9.1.1 Definition
The desensitization is the degradation of the sensitivity of the receiver resulting from the transfer of power from the
transmitter to the receiver due to coupling effects. It is expressed as the difference in dB between the maximum usable
sensitivity levels (conducted), with and without simultaneous transmissions.
9.1.2 Method of measurement when the equipment operates with a

duplex filter
The antenna connector shall be connected to a 50 Ω power attenuator, through a coupling device.
The test signal, with normal test modulation shall be connected to the coupling device in such a way as not to affect the
impedance matching.
The transmitter shall be operated at the rated output power.
The transmitter shall be modulated by a frequency of 400 Hz at a deviation of 60 % of the maximum permissible
frequency deviation, clause 7.4.3.1.
The receiver sensitivity shall be measured in accordance with clause 8.1.
The output level of the signal generator shall be recorded as C in dBµV.
The transmitter shall be switched off and the receiver sensitivity measured.
The output level of the signal generator shall be recorded as D in dBµV.
The desensitization is the difference between the values of C and D.
9.1.3 Measuring method when the equipment operates with two antennas
The transmitter RF output shall be connected to a power attenuator.
The output of the power attenuator shall be connected to the receiver input through a coupling device.
The attenuation between transmitter and receiver shall be 30 dB.
The test signal, with normal test modulation shall be connected to the coupling device in such a way as not to affect the
impedance matching.
The transmitter shall be operated at the rated output power.
The transmitter shall be modulated by a frequency of 400 Hz at a deviation of 60 % of the maximum permissible
frequency deviation, clause 7.4.3.1.
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The receiver sensitivity shall be measured in accordance with clause 8.1.
The output level of the signal generator shall be recorded as C in dBµV.
The transmitter shall be switched off and the receiver sensitivity measured.
The output level of the signal generator shall be recorded as D in dBµV.
The desensitization is the difference between the values of C and D.
9.1.4 Limits
The desensitization shall not exceed 3,0 dB and the limit of maximum usable sensitivity under normal test conditions
shall be met.
9.2 Receiver spurious response rejection (with simultaneous

transmission and reception)
9.2.1 Definition
The spurious response rejection, under duplex operation, is a measure of the capability of the receiver to achieve a
specific spurious response rejection ratio when receiving a wanted modulated signal in the presence of:
a) an unwanted signal at any other frequency, at which a response may be obtained; and
b) the unmodulated signal of the transmitter operating at duplex frequency distance, at the rated output power and
attenuated by the duplex filter or by the distance between the antennas.

If the equipment is designed for duplex operation, the following additional measurement shall be carried out to ensure
satisfactory duplex operation.
Equipment made available for such measurements shall be fitted with a duplex filter.
Duplex measurements shall be carried out on a single pair of frequencies only, as specified by the manufacturer (in
consultation with the appropriate testing laboratory (if appropriate)).
Measurement for Duplex operation shall be carried out when, and only when, the equipment under test, either operating
in continuous or discontinuous mode of operation, is transmitting and receiving signals simultaneously at the
antenna(s).
For all measurements for Duplex operation the equipment (transmission and reception) shall be operated in its normal
transmission mode.
The receiver spurious response rejection under duplex operation shall be measured as specified in clause 8.5 with the
measurement arrangement described in clauses 9.1.2 or 9.1.3, except that the transmitter shall be unmodulated. The
transmitter shall be operated at the carrier output power as defined in clause 7.2.
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The measurement shall be performed around frequencies fm derived from the expressions:
(p)ft + (q)fr = fm and fm = (n)ft ± fI1;
where:
• ft is the transmitter frequency;
• fr is the receiver frequency;
and
• fI1 is the first IF of the receiver;
• n = ≥ 2.
Particular attention should be made to the following values:
(p) = -1, (q) = 2 and (p) = 2, (q) = -1
It should be noted that the method of measurement described may cause errors at certain frequencies due to the effect of
signal generator intermodulation. To overcome such errors, a band stop filter at the transmitting frequency may be used,
in conjunction with the signal generator combining network.
9.2.3 Limits
At any frequency separated from the nominal frequency of the receiver by two channels or more, the spurious response
rejection ratio shall be greater than 67,0 dB.
10 Testing for compliance with technical requirements
10.1 Test conditions, power supply and ambient temperatures

Tests defined in the present document shall be carried out at representative points within the boundary limits of the
declared operational environmental profile which, as a minimum, shall be that specified in the test conditions contained
in the present document.
As technical performance varies subject to environmental conditions, tests shall be carried out under a sufficient variety
of environmental conditions as specified in the present document to give confidence of compliance for the affected
technical requirements.
10.2 Interpretation of the measurement results

The interpretation of the results recorded in a test report for the measurements described in the present document shall
be as follows:
• the measured value related to the corresponding limit will be used to decide whether equipment meets the
requirements of the present document;
• the value of the measurement uncertainty for the measurement of each parameter shall be included in the test
report;
• the recorded value of the measurement uncertainty shall be, for each measurement, equal to or lower than the
figures in table 1.
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For the test methods, according to the present document, the measurement uncertainty figures shall be calculated and
shall correspond to an expansion factor (coverage factor) k = 1,96 or k = 2 (which provide confidence levels of
respectively 95 % and 95,45 % in the case where the distributions characterizing the actual measurement uncertainties
are normal (Gaussian)). Principles for the calculation of measurement uncertainty are contained in ETSI
TR 100 028 [1] , in particular in annex D of the ETSI TR 100 028-2 [3].
Table 12 is based on such expansion factors.
Table 12: Maximum values of absolute measurement uncertainties
Parameter Uncertainty
Radio Frequency ±1 x 10-7
RF Power (up to 160 W) ±0,75 dB
Radiated RF power ±6 dB
Adjacent channel power ±5 dB
Conducted spurious emission of transmitter valid ±4 dB
up to 12,75 GHz
Conducted spurious emission of receiver, valid ±7 dB
up to 12,75 GHz
Two-signal measurement, valid up to 4 GHz ±4 dB
Three-signal measurement ±3 dB
Radiated emission of the transmitter, ±6 dB
valid up to 4 GHz
Radiated emission of receiver, ±6 dB
valid up to 4 GHz
Transmitter intermodulation ±3 dB
Receiver desensitization (duplex operation) ±0,5 dB
Temperature ±1 °C
Humidity ±10 %
NOTE: Valid up to 1 GHz for the RF parameters unless otherwise stated.
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Annex A (normative):
Radiated measurement
A.1 Test sites and general arrangements for

measurements involving the use of radiated fields
A.1.0 General
This annex introduces three most commonly available test sites, an Anechoic Chamber, an Anechoic Chamber with a
ground plane and an Open Area Test Site (OATS), which may be used for radiated tests. These test sites are generally
referred to as free field test sites. Both absolute and relative measurements can be performed in these sites. Where
absolute measurements are to be carried out, the chamber should be verified. A detailed verification procedure is
described in ETSI TR 102 273 [i.3] relevant parts 2, 3 and 4.
NOTE: To ensure reproducibility and traceability of radiated measurements only these test sites should be used in
measurements in accordance with the present document.
A.1.1 Anechoic chamber

An anechoic chamber is an enclosure, usually shielded, whose internal walls, floor and ceiling are covered with radio
absorbing material, normally of the pyramidal urethane foam type. The chamber usually contains an antenna support at
one end and a turntable at the other. A typical anechoic chamber is shown in figure A.1.
Figure A.1: A typical anechoic chamber
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The chamber shielding and radio absorbing material work together to provide a controlled environment for testing
purposes. This type of test chamber attempts to simulate free space conditions.
The shielding provides a test space, with reduced levels of interference from ambient signals and other outside effects,
whilst the radio absorbing material minimizes unwanted reflections from the walls and ceiling which can influence the
measurements. In practice it is relatively easy for shielding to provide high levels (80 dB to 140 dB) of ambient
interference rejection, normally making ambient interference negligible.
A turntable is capable of rotation through 360° in the horizontal plane and it is used to support the test sample (EUT) at a
suitable height (e.g. 1 m) above the ground plane. The chamber shall be large enough to allow the measuring distance of at
least 3 m or 2(d1 + d2)2/λ (m), whichever is greater (see to clause A.2.5). The distance used in actual measurements shall be
recorded with the test results.
The anechoic chamber generally has several advantages over other test facilities. There is minimal ambient interference,
minimal floor, ceiling and wall reflections and it is independent of the weather. It does however have some
disadvantages which include limited measuring distance and limited lower frequency usage due to the size of the
pyramidal absorbers. To improve low frequency performance, a combination structure of ferrite tiles and urethane foam
absorbers is commonly used.
All types of emission, sensitivity and immunity testing can be carried out within an Anechoic Chamber without
limitation.
A.1.2 Anechoic chamber with a conductive ground plane

An anechoic chamber with a conductive ground plane is an enclosure, usually shielded, whose internal walls and ceiling
are covered with radio absorbing material, normally of the pyramidal urethane foam type. The floor, which is metallic,
is not covered and forms the ground plane. The chamber usually contains an antenna mast at one end and a turntable at
the other. A typical anechoic chamber with a conductive ground plane is shown in figure A.2.
This type of test chamber attempts to simulate an ideal Open Area Test Site whose primary characteristic is a perfectly
conducting ground plane of infinite extent.
Antenna
mast
Test
antenna
Radio
absorbing
material
1,5 m
e
an
pl
d
10 m
un
ro
m or
G
th 3
ng
Turntable ange le
R
Figure A.2: A typical anechoic chamber with a conductive ground plane
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In this facility the ground plane creates the wanted reflection path, such that the signal received by the receiving antenna
is the sum of the signals from both the direct and reflected transmission paths. This creates a unique received signal
level for each height of the transmitting antenna (or EUT) and the receiving antenna above the ground plane.
The antenna mast provides a variable height facility (from 1 to 4 metres) so that the position of the test antenna can be
optimized for maximum coupled signal between antennas or between a EUT and the test antenna.
A turntable is capable of rotation through 360° in the horizontal plane and it is used to support the test sample (EUT) at
a specified height, usually 1,5 metres above the ground plane. The chamber shall be large enough to allow the
measuring distance of at least 3 m or 2(d1 + d2)2/λ (m), whichever is greater (see clause A.2.5). The distance used in
actual measurements shall be recorded with the test results.
Emission testing involves firstly "peaking" the field strength from the EUT by raising and lowering the receiving
antenna on the mast (to obtain the maximum constructive interference of the direct and reflected signals from the EUT)
and then rotating the turntable for a "peak" in the azimuth plane. At this height of the test antenna on the mast, the
amplitude of the received signal is noted. Secondly the EUT is replaced by a substitution antenna (positioned at the
EUT's phase or volume centre) which is connected to a signal generator. The signal is again "peaked" and the signal
generator output adjusted until the level, noted in stage one, is again measured on the receiving device.
Receiver sensitivity tests over a ground plane also involve "peaking" the field strength by raising and lowering the test
antenna on the mast to obtain the maximum constructive interference of the direct and reflected signals, this time using
a measuring antenna which has been positioned where the phase or volume centre of the EUT will be during testing.
A transform factor is derived. The test antenna remains at the same height for stage two, during which the measuring
antenna is replaced by the EUT. The amplitude of the transmitted signal is reduced to determine the field strength level
at which a specified response is obtained from the EUT.
A.1.3 Open Area Test Site (OATS)

An Open Area Test Site comprises a turntable at one end and an antenna mast of variable height at the other end above
a ground plane which, in the ideal case, is perfectly conducting and of infinite extent. In practice, while good
conductivity can be achieved, the ground plane size has to be limited. A typical Open Area Test Site is shown in
figure A.3.
Dipole antennas
Antenna mast
m
r 10
3o
gt h
e l en
R a ng Turntable
Ground plane
Figure A.3: A typical Open Area Test Site
The ground plane creates a wanted reflection path, such that the signal received by the receiving antenna is the sum of
the signals received from the direct and reflected transmission paths. The phasing of these two signals creates a unique
received level for each height of the transmitting antenna (or EUT) and the receiving antenna above the ground plane.
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Site qualification concerning antenna positions, turntable, measurement distance and other arrangements are same as for
anechoic chamber with a ground plane. In radiated measurements an OATS is also used by the same way as anechoic
chamber with a ground plane.
Typical measuring arrangement common for ground plane test sites is presented in the figure A.4.
Test EUT
antenna Digital
voltmeter
t path
Direc
Power
10 dB attenuator supply
Reflec unit
ted pa
th
1 m to 4 m
0 m
or 1
3m Turntable
gth
e len
ng
Ra
Receiving
device
Figure A.4: Measuring arrangement on ground plane test site

(OATS set-up for spurious emission testing)
A.1.4 Test antenna

A test antenna is always used in radiated test methods. In emission tests (i.e. frequency error, effective radiated power,
spurious emissions and adjacent channel power) the test antenna is used to detect the field from the EUT in one stage of
the measurement and from the substitution antenna in the other stage. When the test site is used for the measurement of
receiver characteristics (i.e. sensitivity and various immunity parameters) the antenna is used as the transmitting device.
The test antenna should be mounted on a support capable of allowing the antenna to be used in either horizontal or
vertical polarization which, on ground plane sites (i.e. Anechoic Chambers with ground planes and Open Area Test
Sites), should additionally allow the height of its centre above the ground to be varied over the specified range (usually
1 to 4 metres).
In the frequency band 30 MHz to 1 000 MHz, dipole antennas (constructed in accordance with ANSI C63.5 [i.4]) are
generally recommended. For frequencies of 80 MHz and above, the dipoles should have their arm lengths set for
resonance at the frequency of test. Below 80 MHz, shortened arm lengths are recommended. For spurious emission
testing, however, a combination of biconical antennas (commonly termed "bicones") and log periodic dipole array
antennas (commonly termed "log periodics") could be used to cover the entire 30 MHz to 1 000 MHz band. Above
1 000 MHz, waveguide horns are recommended although, again, log periodics could be used.
NOTE: The gain of a horn antenna is generally expressed relative to an isotropic radiator.
A.1.5 Substitution antenna

The substitution antenna is used to replace the EUT for tests in which a transmitting parameter (i.e. frequency error,
effective radiated power, spurious emissions and adjacent channel power) is being measured. For measurements in the
frequency band 30 MHz to 1 000 MHz, the substitution antenna should be a dipole antenna (constructed in accordance
with ANSI C63.5 [i.4]). For frequencies of 80 MHz and above, the dipoles should have their arm lengths set for
resonance at the frequency of test. Below 80 MHz, shortened arm lengths are recommended. For measurements above
1 000 MHz, a waveguide horn is recommended. The centre of this antenna should coincide with either the phase centre
or volume centre.
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A.1.6 Measuring antenna

The measuring antenna is used in tests on a EUT in which a receiving parameter (i.e. sensitivity and various immunity
tests) is being measured. Its purpose is to enable a measurement of the electric field strength in the vicinity of the EUT.
For measurements in the frequency band 30 MHz to 1 000 MHz, the measuring antenna should be a dipole antenna
(constructed in accordance with ANSI C63.5 [i.4]). For frequencies of 80 MHz and above, the dipoles should have their
arm lengths set for resonance at the frequency of test. Below 80 MHz, shortened arm lengths are recommended. The
centre of this antenna should coincide with either the phase centre or volume centre (as specified in the test method) of
the EUT.
A.2 Guidance on the use of radiation test sites
A.2.0 General
This clause details procedures, test equipment arrangements and verification that should be carried out before any of the
radiated test are undertaken. These schemes are common to all types of test sites described in annex A.
A.2.1 Verification of the test site

No test should be carried out on a test site which does not possess a valid certificate of verification. The verification
procedures for the different types of test sites described in annex A (i.e. Anechoic Chamber, Anechoic Chamber with a
ground plane and Open Area Test Site) are given in ETSI TR 102 273 [i.3] parts 2, 3 and 4, respectively.
A.2.2 Preparation of the EUT

The manufacturer should supply information about the EUT covering the operating frequency, polarization, supply
voltage(s) and the reference face. Additional information, specific to the type of EUT should include, where relevant,
carrier power, channel separation, whether different operating modes are available (e.g. high and low power modes) and
if operation is continuous or is subject to a maximum test duty cycle (e.g. 1 minute on, 4 minutes off).
Where necessary, a mounting bracket of minimal size should be available for mounting the EUT on the turntable. This
bracket should be made from low conductivity, low relative dielectric constant (i.e. less than 1,5) material(s) such as
expanded polystyrene, balsawood, etc.
A.2.3 Power supplies to the EUT

All tests should be performed using power supplies wherever possible, including tests on EUT designed for battery-only
use. In all cases, power leads should be connected to the EUT's supply terminals (and monitored with a digital
voltmeter) but the battery should remain present, electrically isolated from the rest of the equipment, possibly by putting
tape over its contacts.
The presence of these power cables can, however, affect the measured performance of the EUT. For this reason, they
should be made to be "transparent" as far as the testing is concerned. This can be achieved by routing them away from
the EUT and down to the either the screen, ground plane or facility wall (as appropriate) by the shortest possible paths.
Precautions should be taken to minimize pick-up on these leads (e.g. the leads could be twisted together, loaded with
ferrite beads at 0,15 metre spacing or otherwise loaded).
A.2.4 Volume control setting for analogue speech tests

Unless otherwise stated, in all receiver measurements for analogue speech the receiver volume control where possible,
should be adjusted to give at least 50 % of the rated audio output power. In the case of stepped volume controls, the
volume control should be set to the first step that provides an output power of at least 50 % of the rated audio output
power. This control should not be readjusted between normal and extreme test conditions in tests.
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A.2.5 Range length

The range length for all these types of test facility should be adequate to allow for testing in the far-field of the EUT
i.e. it should be equal to or exceed:
(
2 d1 + d2 )2
λ
Where:
• d1 is the largest dimension of the EUT/dipole after substitution (m);
• d2 is the largest dimension of the test antenna (m);
• λ is the test frequency wavelength (m).

It should be noted that in the substitution part of this measurement, where both test and substitution antennas are half
wavelength dipoles, this minimum range length for far-field testing would be:
2λ
It should be noted in test reports when either of these conditions is not met so that the additional measurement
uncertainty can be incorporated into the results.
NOTE 1: For the fully anechoic chamber, no part of the volume of the EUT should, at any angle of rotation of the
turntable, fall outside the "quiet zone" of the chamber at the nominal frequency of the test.
NOTE 2: The "quiet zone" is a volume within the Anechoic Chamber (without a ground plane) in which a specified
performance has either been proven by test, or is guaranteed by the designer/manufacturer. The specified
performance is usually the reflectivity of the absorbing panels or a directly related parameter (e.g. signal
uniformity in amplitude and phase). It should be noted however that the defining levels of the quiet zone
tend to vary.
NOTE 3: For the anechoic chamber with a ground plane, a full height scanning capability, i.e. 1 to 4 metres, should
be available for which no part of the test antenna should come within 1 metre of the absorbing panels. For
both types of Anechoic Chamber, the reflectivity of the absorbing panels should not be worse than -5 dB.
NOTE 4: For both the anechoic chamber with a ground plane and the Open Area Test Site, no part of any antenna
should come within 0,25 metre of the ground plane at any time throughout the tests. Where any of these
conditions cannot be met, measurements should not be carried out.
A.2.6 Site preparation

The cables for both ends of the test site should be routed horizontally away from the testing area for a minimum of
2 metres (unless, in the case both types of anechoic chamber, a back wall is reached) and then allowed to drop vertically
and out through either the ground plane or screen (as appropriate) to the test equipment. Precautions should be taken to
minimize pick up on these leads (e.g. dressing with ferrite beads, or other loading). The cables, their routing and
dressing should be identical to the verification set-up.
NOTE: For ground reflection test sites (i.e. anechoic chambers with ground planes and Open Area Test Sites)
which incorporate a cable drum with the antenna mast, the 2 metres requirement may be impossible to
comply with.
Calibration data for all items of test equipment should be available and valid. For test, substitution and measuring
antennas, the data should include gain relative to an isotropic radiator (or antenna factor) for the frequency of test. Also,
the VSWR of the substitution and measuring antennas should be known.
The calibration data on all cables and attenuators should include insertion loss and VSWR throughout the entire
frequency range of the tests. All VSWR and insertion loss figures should be recorded in the log book results sheet for
the specific test.
Where correction factors/tables are required, these should be immediately available.
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For all items of test equipment, the maximum errors they exhibit should be known along with the distribution of the
error e.g.:
• cable loss: ±0,5 dB with a rectangular distribution;
• measuring receiver: 1,0 dB (standard deviation) signal level accuracy with a Gaussian error distribution.
At the start of measurements, system checks should be made on the items of test equipment used on the test site.
A.3 Coupling of signals
A.3.1 General
The presence of leads in the radiated field may cause a disturbance of that field and lead to additional measurement
uncertainty. These disturbances can be minimized by using suitable coupling methods, offering signal isolation and
minimum field disturbance (e.g. optical and acoustic coupling).
A.3.2 Data signals

Isolation can be provided by the use of optical, ultrasonic or infra-red means. Field disturbance can be minimized by
using a suitable fibre optic connection. ultrasonic or infra-red radiated connections require suitable measures for the
minimization of ambient noise.
A.3.3 Speech and analogue signals

A.3.3.0 General
Where an audio output socket is not available an acoustic coupler should be used.
When using the acoustic coupler, care should be exercised that possible ambient noise does not influence the test result.
A.3.3.1 Acoustic coupler description

The acoustic coupler comprises a plastic funnel, an acoustic pipe and a microphone with a suitable amplifier. The
materials used to fabricate the funnel and pipe should be of low conductivity and of low relative dielectric constant
(i.e. less than 1,5):
• The acoustic pipe should be long enough to reach from the EUT to the microphone which should be located in
a position that will not disturb the RF field. The acoustic pipe should have an inner diameter of about 6 mm
and a wall thickness of about 1,5 mm and should be sufficiently flexible so as not to hinder the rotation of the
turntable.
• The plastic funnel should have a diameter appropriate to the size of the loudspeaker in the EUT, with soft foam
rubber glued to its edge, it should be fitted to one end of the acoustic pipe and the microphone should be fitted
to the other end. It is very important to fix the centre of the funnel in a reproducible position relative to the
EUT, since the position of the centre has a strong influence on the frequency response that will be measured.
This can be achieved by placing the EUT in a close fitting acoustic mounting jig, supplied by the
manufacturer, of which the funnel is an integral part.
• The microphone should have a response characteristic flat within 1 dB over a frequency range of 50 Hz to
20 kHz, a linear dynamic range of at least 50 dB. The sensitivity of the microphone and the receiver audio
output level should be suitable to measure a signal to noise ratio of at least 40 dB at the nominal audio output
level of the EUT. Its size should be sufficiently small to couple to the acoustic pipe.
• The frequency correcting network should correct the frequency response of the acoustic coupler so that the
acoustic SINAD measurement is valid (see IEC 60489-3 [i.5], appendix F).
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A.3.3.2 Calibration
The aim of the calibration of the acoustic coupler is to determine the acoustic SINAD ratio which is equivalent to the
SINAD ratio at the receiver output.
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Annex B (normative):
Specification for some particular measurement
arrangements
B.1 Power measuring receiver specification
B.1.0 Description
The power measuring receiver consists of a mixer, an IF filter, an oscillator, an amplifier, a variable attenuator and a
root mean squared (rms) value indicator.
Instead of the Variable attenuator with the rms value indicator it is also possible to use a rms voltmeter calibrated in dB.
The technical characteristics of the power measuring receiver are given in clauses B.1.1 to B.1.4.
An alternative measuring method shall consist in using, in place of the IF filter and the rms voltmeter calibrated in dB, a
spectrum analyser with a resolution bandwidth of 100 Hz and integrating the power of all the 100 Hz sub-band
measurements, over a total bandwidth of ±D2 (see table B.1).
Spectrum analyser should use the rms measurement mode.
B.1.1 IF filter
The IF filter shall be within the limits of the selectivity characteristic of figure B.1.
Figure B.1: IF filter
Depending on the channel separation, the selectivity characteristic shall keep the frequency separations from the
nominal centre frequency of the adjacent channel as stated in table B.1.
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Table B.1: Selectivity characteristic
Channel Frequency separation of filter curve from nominal centre

separation (kHz) frequency of adjacent channel (kHz)
D1 D2 D3 D4
12,5 3 4,25 5,5 9,5
20 4 7,0 8,25 12,25
25 5 8,0 9,25 13,25
Depending on the channel separation, the attenuation points shall not exceed the tolerances as stated in
tables B.2 and B.3.
Table B.2: Attenuation points close to carrier
Channel Tolerances range (kHz)

separation (kHz)
D1 D2 D3 D4
12,5 +1,35 ±0,1 -1,35 -5,35
20 +3,1 ±0,1 -1,35 -5,35
25 +3,1 ±0,1 -1,35 -5,35
Table B.3: Attenuation points distant from the carrier
Channel Tolerance range (kHz)

separation (kHz)
D1 D2 D3 D4
12,5 ±2,0 ±2,0 ±2,0 +2,0
-6,0
20 ±3,0 ±3,0 ±3,0 +3,0
-7,0
25 ±3,5 ±3,5 ±3,5 +3,5
-7,5
The minimum attenuation of the filter, outside the 90 dB attenuation points, shall greater than or equal to 90 dB.
B.1.2 Attenuation indicator

The attenuation indicator shall have a minimum range of 80 dB and a reading accuracy of 1 dB. With a view to future
regulations, an attenuation of 90 dB or more is recommended.
B.1.3 RMS value indicator

The instrument shall accurately indicate non-sinusoidal signals in a ratio of up to 10:1 between peak value and
rms value.
B.1.4 Oscillator and amplifier

The oscillator and the amplifier shall be designed in such a way that the measurement of the adjacent channel power of
a low-noise unmodulated transmitter, whose self-noise has a negligible influence on the measurement result, yields a
measured value of ≤ -90 dB for channel separations of 20 kHz and 25 kHz and of ≤ -80 dB for a channel separation of
12,5 kHz, referred to the carrier of the oscillator.
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B.2 Spectrum analyser specification
B.2.1 Adjacent and alternate channel power measurement

The characteristics of the spectrum analyser shall meet at least the following requirements:
• the reading accuracy of the frequency marker shall be within ±100 Hz;
• the accuracy of relative amplitude measurements shall be within ±3,5 dB.
It shall be possible to adjust the spectrum analyser to allow the separation on its screen of two equal amplitude
components with a frequency difference of 200 Hz.
For statistically distributed modulations, the spectrum analyser and the integrating device (when appropriate) needs to
allow determination of the power spectral density (energy per time and bandwidth), which has to be integrated over the
bandwidth in question. It shall be possible to sum the effective power of all discrete components, the spectral power
density and the noise power in the selected bandwidth and to measure this as a ratio relative to the carrier power.
The spectrum analyser should have a dynamic range greater than 90 dB and the average phase noise in the adjacent
channels shall be such that measurement of adjacent channel power is not limited by phase noise. In order to confirm
this, the selected measurement technique for clause 7.4.2 shall be used to measure the adjacent channel power with a
CW signal source with phase noise of less than -120 dBc/Hz in the centre of the adjacent channel. The following
performance shall be achieved:
• the maximum adjacent channel power observed with these conditions shall not exceed -70 dBc;
• the maximum alternate channel power measured with these conditions shall not exceed -80 dBc.
NOTE: A resolution bandwidth of 500 Hz may be used for this measurement as an alternative to the usual 100 Hz
to reduce measurement time.
B.2.2 Unwanted emissions measurement

The specification shall include the following requirements.
It shall be possible, using a resolution bandwidth of 1 kHz, to measure the amplitude of a signal, or noise at a level 3 dB
or more above the noise level of the spectrum analyser, as displayed on the screen, to an accuracy of ±2 dB in the
presence of the wanted signal.
The accuracy of relative amplitude measurements shall be within ±1 dB.
For statistically distributed modulations, the spectrum analyser and the integrating device (when appropriate) shall
allow determination of the real spectral power density (energy per time and bandwidth), which has to be integrated over
the bandwidth in question.
B.3 Integrating and power summing device

The integrating and power summing device is connected to the video output of the spectrum analyser, referred to in
clause B.2.
It shall be possible to sum the effective power of all discrete components, the spectral power density and the noise
power in the selected bandwidth and to measure this as a ratio relative to the carrier power.
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Annex C (normative):
Relationship between the present document and the
essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU
The present document has been prepared under the Commission's standardisation request C(2015) 5376 final [i.8] to
provide one voluntary means of conforming to the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU on the harmonisation
of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing
Directive 1999/5/EC [i.7].
Once the present document is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive, compliance with
the normative clauses of the present document given in table C.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of the present
document, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements of that Directive, and associated
EFTA regulations.
Table C.1: Relationship between the present document and

the essential requirements of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU
Harmonised Standard ETSI EN 300 086

The following requirements are relevant to the presumption of conformity
under the article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU [i.7]
Requirement Requirement Conditionality
Reference:
No Description U/C Condition
Clause No
1 Transmitter frequency error 7.1 U
2 Transmitter power (conducted) 7.2 C Equipment with an external
antenna connector
3 Transmitter maximum effective radiated power 7.3 C Equipment without an external
antenna connector
4 Transmitter frequency deviation 7.4 U
5 Transmitter adjacent and alternate channel power 7.5 U
6 Transmitter unwanted emissions in the spurious 7.6 U
domain
7 Transmitter intermodulation attenuation 7.7 C Fixed base stations only
8 Receiver maximum useable sensitivity 8.1 C Equipment with an external
antenna connector
9 Receiver maximum useable sensitivity (field strength) 8.2 C Equipment without an external
antenna connector
10 Receiver co-channel rejection 8.3 U
11 Receiver adjacent channel selectivity 8.4 U
12 Receiver spurious response rejection 8.5 U
13 Receiver inter-modulation response rejection 8.6 U
14 Receiver blocking or desensitization 8.7 U
15 Receiver spurious radiations 8.8 U
16 Receiver desensitization (with simultaneous 9.1 C Duplex equipment only
transmission and reception)
17 Receiver spurious response rejection (with 9.2 C Duplex equipment only
simultaneous transmission and reception)
Key to columns:
Requirement:
No A unique identifier for one row of the table which may be used to identify a requirement.
Description A textual reference to the requirement.
Clause Number Identification of clause(s) defining the requirement in the present document unless another
document is referenced explicitly.
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Requirement Conditionality:
U/C Indicates whether the requirement shall be unconditionally applicable (U) or is conditional upon
the manufacturer's claimed functionality of the equipment (C).
Condition Explains the conditions when the requirement shall or shall not be applicable for a requirement
which is classified "conditional".
Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to the present document is maintained in the list
published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of the present document should consult frequently the
latest list published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of the present document.
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History
Document history
Edition 1 January 1991 Publication as ETSI ETS 300 086
Amendment 1 November 1996 Amendment 1 to 1st Edition of ETSI ETS 300 086
Amendment 2 March 1997 Amendment 2 to 1st Edition of ETSI ETS 300 086
V1.2.1/V1.1.1 March 2001 Publication as ETSI EN 300 086 part 1 and part 2
V1.3.1/V1.2.1 September 2008 Publication as ETSI EN 300 086 part 1 and part 2
V1.4.1/V1.3.1 June 2010 Publication as ETSI EN 300 086 part 1 and part 2
V2.1.0 December 2015 EN Approval Procedure AP 20160320: 2015-12-21 to 2016-03-21
V2.1.1 June 2016 Vote V 20160821: 2016-06-22 to 2016-08-22
V2.1.2 August 2016 Publication
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7.1.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 17

8.7.1 Definition .................................................................................................................................................... 38

Annex A (normative): Radiated measurement ..................................................................................46

Annex B (normative): Specification for some particular measurement arrangements .................54

B.3 Integrating and power summing device .................................................................................................56

Intellectual Property Rights

National transposition dates

Modal verbs terminology

Table 1: Radiocommunications service frequency bands

Radiocommunications service frequency bands

• those hand portable stations:

a) fitted with an antenna connector; or

2.1 Normative references

2.2 Informative references

[i.8] Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 5376 final of 04.08.2015 on a standardisation

3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations

50 Ω: 50 ohm non-reactive impedance

NOTE: See figure 1.

NOTE: See figure 1.

Lower Lower Wanted Upper Upper

Figure 1: Adjacent and alternate channel definitions

angle modulation: either phase modulation or frequency modulation

NOTE: An integral antenna may be fitted internally or externally to the equipment.

SINAD meter: measurement instrument used to measure SND/ND

NOTE: See annex A.

Fcs frequency equal to channel separation

NOTE: See annex A.

Tmax Maximum extreme test temperature

CSP Channel SeParation

4 General and operational requirements

4.1.2 Choice of model for testing

NOTE: Guidance may be found in ETSI EN 300 793 [i.2].

4.1.3 Auxiliary test equipment

4.2 Mechanical and electrical design

4.2.3 Transmitter shut-off facility

5 Test conditions, power sources and ambient

5.1 Normal and extreme test conditions

5.2 Test power source

5.3 Normal test conditions

• temperature: +15 °C to +35 °C;

5.3.2 Normal test power source

5.3.2.1 Mains voltage

5.3.2.2 Regulated lead-acid battery power sources used on vehicles

5.3.2.3 Other power sources

5.4 Extreme test conditions

5.4.2 Extreme test source voltages

5.4.2.1 Mains voltage

5.4.2.2 Regulated lead-acid battery power sources used on vehicles

5.4.2.3 Power sources using other types of batteries

No upper extreme test voltages apply.

• (Vmax = nominal)/Tmin, (Vmax = nominal)/Tmax.

5.4.2.4 Other power sources

5.5 Procedure for tests at extreme temperatures

5.5.1 Procedure for equipment designed for continuous transmission

5.5.2 Procedure for equipment designed for intermittent transmission